Inhibitors of bacterial glycosyl transferases

ABSTRACT

Described herein are compounds of Formula (I′), Formula (IA), Formulae (I)-(VII), pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives, and prodrugs thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds for human and veterinary use. Compounds of the present invention are useful for inhibiting bacterial growth and therefore are useful in treating and/or preventing bacterial infections. Methods of using the compounds for treating and/or preventing a bacterial infection in a subject are also described.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to U.S.Provisional Application, U.S. Ser. No. 62/167,813, filed May 28, 2015,which is incorporated herein by reference.

GOVERNMENT FUNDING

This invention was made with government support under grant numbersGM066174, GM076710, AI083214, and AI057159, awarded by the NationalInstitutes of Health. The government has certain rights in theinvention.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The supporting structure of the bacterial cell wall is a layer ofpolysaccharide strands containing peptide cross bridges, termedpeptidoglycan (PG). This polymer protects the cell membrane from rupturein harsh environments. The final stage of the extracellular biosynthesisof PG proceeds in two steps: in the transglycosylation step, thedisaccharide phospholipid lipid II is polymerized to form polysaccharidestrands, and in the subsequent transpeptidation step these strands arecrosslinked (Van Heijenoort et al., Glycobiology, 2001, 11, p 25R-36R;Lovering et al., Annu. Rev. Biochem. 2012, 81, p 451; Vollmer et al., U.Biochim. Biophys. Acta, 2008, 1778, p 1714; Vollmer et al., FEMSMicrobiol. Rev., 2008, 32, p 149). These transformations are catalyzedby bifunctional penicillin binding proteins (PBPs) that have both aglycosyltransferase (GT) and a transpeptidase (TP) active site (Sauvageet al., FEMS Microbiol. Rev. 2008, 32, p 234). Additionally, somebacteria possess monofunctional peptidoglycan glycosyltransferases(PGTs) that form polysaccharide strands, which are then crosslinked byPBPs (Wang et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2008, 130, p 14068-14069). Inbacteria, proper synthesis of PG is required for cell viability, andinhibition of PG synthesis leads to cell death. Therefore, effortsdevoted to the development of new antibiotics have focused on targetsinvolved in cell wall synthesis and remodelling (Walsh et al., InAntibiotics: Actions, Origins, Resistance; ASM Press: Washington, D.C.,2003, p 1-9; Silver et al., Clin. Microbiol. Rev., 2011, p 71-109).

Bacteria have the ability to generate resistance to antibiotics throughlateral gene transfer, mutation of enzymes, or the expression of enzymeswhich actively pump the antibiotic out of the cell or break it down(Walsh et al., In Antibiotics: Actions, Origins, Resistance; ASM Press:Washington, D.C., 2003, p 1-9; Silver et al., Clin. Microbiol. Rev.,2011, p 71-109). Over the past 10 years, resistance to existingantibiotics has become a significant problem. In practice, strains suchas methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA),methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE),penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumonia, quinolone-resistantStaphylococcus aureus (QRSA), vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(VRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE), and multi-drug resistantMycobacterium tuberculosis show resistance to most antibiotics in use.Thus, the developments of new antibiotics to overcome resistantorganisms are needed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Peptidoglycan (PG), also known as murein, is a polymer consisting ofsugars and amino acids that forms the supporting structures of thebacteria cell wall. Some bacteria possess monofunctional peptidoglycanglycosyltransferases (PGTs) to form polysaccharide strands, which arethen crosslinked by penicillin binding proteins (PBPs). Inhibition ofPGT activities presents a promising target for developing novelantibiotics.

The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I′), Formula (IA),Formulae (I)-(VII), pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and kitsincluding the compounds and compositions described herein useful ininhibiting glycosyltransferases, e.g., peptidoglycanglycosyltransferases. The present invention further provides methods ofusing the inventive compounds, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts,solvates, hydrates, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers,isotopically labeled derivatives, and prodrugs thereof, and compositionsthereof, to treat and prevent infectious diseases (e.g., bacterialinfections).

In one aspect, the present invention provides compounds of Formula (I′):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₁, R^(N1), A, B, L, X, and Y are asdefined herein. In Formula (I′), X is not S, and A may be optionallysubstituted C₂₋₆ alkyl or optionally substituted carbocyclyl.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides compounds of Formula(I′-i-A):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₁, R^(N1), A, B, T, L, B, and n are asdefined herein.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides compounds of Formula(I′-i-B):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₁, R^(N1), A, B, T, L, B, and n are asdefined herein.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides compounds of Formula(I′-i-C):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₁, R^(N1), A, B, T, L, B, and n are asdefined herein.

In one aspect, the present invention provides compounds of Formula (I):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₁, R^(N1), A, B, L, X, and Y are asdefined herein.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides compounds of Formula(I-i):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₁, R^(N1), A, B, X, T, L, B, and n are asdefined herein.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides compounds of Formula(I-ii):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₁, R^(N1), A, B, X, L, B, and n are asdefined herein.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides compounds of Formula(I-a):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₁, R^(N1), A, B, L, and n are as definedherein.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides compounds of Formula(I-b):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₁, R^(N1), A, B, L, and n are as definedherein.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides compounds of Formula(I-c):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₁, R^(N1), A, B, L, and n are as definedherein.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides compounds of Formula(I-d):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₁, R^(N1), R^(NX), A, B, L, and n are asdefined herein.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides compounds of Formula(IA):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₁, R^(N1), A, and Z are as definedherein.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides compounds of Formula(II):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R^(N1), X, L, T, n, p, and qare as defined herein.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides compounds of Formula(III):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₃, R₄, R^(N1), X, L, n, e, and q are asdefined herein.

In some embodiments, the present invention provides compounds of Formula(IV):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₁, R₂, R^(N1), X, L, T, V, n, p, and mare as defined herein.

In yet another aspect, the present invention provides compounds ofFormula (V):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₄, R^(N1), X, L, n, e, and s are asdefined herein.

In yet another aspect, the present invention provides compounds ofFormula (VI):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₁, R₂, R^(N1), X, L, T, B, n, and p areas defined herein.

In yet another aspect, the present invention provides compounds ofFormula (VII):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein R₁, R₂, R₃, R^(N1), X, L, R^(Y1), Y1, p,and q are as defined herein.

In another aspect, the present invention provides methods ofsynthesizing a compound of any one of Formula (I′), Formula (IA),Formulae (I)-(VII), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,hydrate, polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopicallylabeled derivative, or prodrug thereof.

In another aspect, the present invention provides pharmaceuticalcompositions comprising a compound of any one of Formula (I′), Formula(IA), Formulae (I)-(VII), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, hydrate, polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer,isotopically labeled derivative, or prodrug thereof, and optionally apharmaceutically acceptable carrier. In certain embodiments, thepharmaceutical compositions described herein include a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a compound of Formula (I′), Formula (IA), Formula(I)-(VII), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate,polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeledderivative, or prodrug thereof. The compounds described herein areuseful for inhibiting glycosyltransferases, and therefore, may be usefulin the treatment and prevention of infectious disease such as bacterialinfections. In certain embodiments, the pharmaceutical compositionsdescribed herein are useful for inhibiting peptidoglycanglycosyltransferases. In another embodiment, the pharmaceuticalcompositions described herein are useful for inhibiting bacterial growthand/or treating or preventing bacterial infections. In anotherembodiment, the pharmaceutical compositions described herein are usefulfor killing bacteria.

In certain embodiments, the compounds described herein haveantibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacteria. In certainembodiments, the compounds described herein have antibacterial activityagainst Gram-negative bacteria. In certain embodiments, the compoundsdescribed herein have antibacterial activity against at least onespecies selected from the group consisting of Staphylococcus sp.,Enterococcus sp., Escherichia coli, Bacillus sp., Salmonella sp., andMycobacterium sp. In certain embodiments, the compounds described hereinhave antibacterial activity against at least one species selected fromthe group consisting of Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Micrococcus,Peptococcus, Peptostreptococcus, Enterococcus, Bacillus, Clostridium,Lactobacillus, Listeria, Erysipelothrix, Propionibacterium, Eubacterium,Corynebacterium, Capnocytophaga, Bifidobacterium, and Gardnerella. Incertain embodiments, the compounds described herein have antibacterialactivity against at least one species selected from the group consistingof Escherichia, Citrobacter, Enterobacter, Klebsiella, Proteus,Serratia, Shigella, Salmonella, Morganella, Providencia, Edwardsiella,Erwinia, Hafnia, Yersinia, Acinetobacter, Vibrio, Aeromonas,Pseudomonas, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Campylobacter, Helicobacter,Branhamella, Moraxella, Neisseria, Veillonella, Fusobacterium,Bacteroides, Actinobacillus, Aggregatibacter, Agrobacterium,Porphyromonas, Prevotella, Ruminobacter, Roseburia, Caulobacter,Francisella, Borrelia, Treponema, Brucella, and Rickettsia. In certainembodiments, the compounds described herein have antibacterial activityagainst at least one species selected from the group consisting ofEscherichia coli, Morganella morganii, Branhamella catarrhalis,Veillonella parvula, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans,Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Caulobacter crescentus, andTreponema pallidum. In certain embodiments, the pharmaceuticalcompositions are also useful for treating or preventing drug-resistantbacterial infections. In certain embodiments, the bacteria are selectedfrom methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA),methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE),penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumonia, quinolone-resistantStaphylococcus aureus (QRSA), vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(VRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE), and multi-drug resistantMycobacterium tuberculosis has.

In another aspect, the present invention provides methods for inhibitingbacterial growth comprising administering to a subject a therapeuticallyeffective amount of a compound of any one of Formula (I′), Formula (IA),Formulae (I)-(VII), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,hydrate, polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopicallylabeled derivative, or prodrug thereof. In another aspect, the presentinvention provides methods for killing bacteria comprising administeringto a subject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of any oneof Formula (I′), Formula (IA), Formulae (I)-(VII), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer,stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, or prodrug thereof. Incertain embodiments, the present invention is a bactericidal antibiotic.In certain embodiments, the present invention is a bacteriostaticantibiotic. In another aspect, the present invention provides methodsfor inhibiting bacterial infections comprising administering to asubject a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of any one ofFormula (I′), Formula (IA), Formulae (I)-(VII), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer,stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, or prodrug thereof. Incertain embodiments, the bacterium is selected from the group consistingof Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Micrococcus, Peptococcus,Peptostreptococcus, Enterococcus, Bacillus, Clostridium, Lactobacillus,Listeria, Erysipelothrix, Propionibacterium, Eubacterium,Corynebacterium, Capnocytophaga, Bifidobacterium, and Gardnerella. Incertain embodiments, the bacterium is selected from the group consistingof Staphylococcus sp., Enterococcus sp., Escherichia coli, Bacillus sp.,Salmonella sp., and Mycobacterium sp. In certain embodiments, thebacterium is selected from the group consisting of Escherichia,Citrobacter, Enterobacter, Klebsiella, Proteus, Serratia, Shigella,Salmonella, Morganella, Providencia, Edwardsiella, Erwinia, Hafnia,Yersinia, Acinetobacter, Vibrio, Aeromonas, Pseudomonas, Haemophilus,Pasteurella, Campylobacter, Helicobacter, Branhamella, Moraxella,Neisseria, Veillonella, Fusobacterium, Bacteroides, Actinobacillus,Aggregatibacter, Agrobacterium, Porphyromonas, Prevotella, Ruminobacter,Roseburia, Caulobacter, Francisella, Borrelia, Treponema, Brucella, andRickettsia. In certain embodiments, the bacterium is selected from thegroup consisting of Escherichia coli, Morganella morganii, Branhamellacatarrhalis, Veillonella parvula, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans,Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Caulobacter crescentus, andTreponema pallidum. In certain embodiments, the infection being treatedor prevented is caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA), methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE),penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumonia, quinolone-resistantStaphylococcus aureus (QRSA), vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(VRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE), or multi-drug resistantMycobacterium tuberculosis.

In another aspect, the present invention provides kits comprising acompound of any one of Formula (I′), Formula (IA), Formulae (I)-(VII),or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof. The kits ofthe invention may include a single dose or multiple doses of a compoundof any one of Formula (I′), Formula (IA), Formulae (I)-(VII), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof. The providedkits may be useful for the treatment or prevention of bacterialinfections. The provided kits may also be useful for the treatment ofdiseases or disorders associated with drug-resistant bacterialinfections. In certain embodiments, the kits described herein furtherinclude instructions for administering a compound of any one of Formula(I′), Formula (IA), Formulae (I)-(VII), or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer,isotopically labeled derivative, or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceuticalcomposition thereof. The kits may also include packaging informationdescribing the use or prescribing information for the subject or ahealth care professional. Such information may be required by aregulatory agency such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The kit may also optionally include a device for administration of thecompound or composition, for example, a syringe for parenteraladministration.

The details of certain embodiments of the invention are set forthherein. Other features, objects, and advantages of the invention will beapparent from the Detailed Description, the Figures, the Examples, andthe Claims.

Definitions Chemical Definitions

Definitions of specific functional groups and chemical terms aredescribed in more detail below. The chemical elements are identified inaccordance with the Periodic Table of the Elements, CAS version,Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 75^(th) Ed., inside cover, andspecific functional groups are generally defined as described therein.Additionally, general principles of organic chemistry, as well asspecific functional moieties and reactivity, are described in ThomasSorrell, Organic Chemistry, University Science Books, Sausalito, 1999;Smith and March, March's Advanced Organic Chemistry, 5^(th) Edition,John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, 2001; Larock, Comprehensive OrganicTransformations, VCH Publishers, Inc., New York, 1989; and Carruthers,Some Modern Methods of Organic Synthesis, 3^(rd) Edition, CambridgeUniversity Press, Cambridge, 1987.

Compounds described herein can comprise one or more asymmetric centers,and thus can exist in various isomeric forms, e.g., enantiomers and/ordiastereomers. For example, the compounds described herein can be in theform of an individual enantiomer, diastereomer or geometric isomer, orcan be in the form of a mixture of stereoisomers, including racemicmixtures and mixtures enriched in one or more stereoisomer. Isomers canbe isolated from mixtures by methods known to those skilled in the art,including chiral high pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) and theformation and crystallization of chiral salts; or preferred isomers canbe prepared by asymmetric syntheses. See, for example, Jacques et al.,Enantiomers, Racemates and Resolutions (Wiley Interscience, New York,1981); Wilen et al., Tetrahedron 33:2725 (1977); Eliel, Stereochemistryof Carbon Compounds (McGraw-Hill, NY, 1962); and Wilen, Tables ofResolving Agents and Optical Resolutions p. 268 (E. L. Eliel, Ed., Univ.of Notre Dame Press, Notre Dame, Ind. 1972). The invention additionallyencompasses compounds described herein as individual isomerssubstantially free of other isomers, and alternatively, as mixtures ofvarious isomers.

When a range of values is listed, it is intended to encompass each valueand sub-range within the range. For example “C₁₋₆” is intended toencompass C₁, C₂, C₃, C₄, C₅, C₆, C₁₋₆, C₁₋₅, C₁₋₄, C₁₋₃, C₁₋₂, C₂₋₆,C₂₋₅, C₂₋₄, C₂₋₃, C₃₋₆, C₃₋₅, C₃₋₄, C₄₋₆, C₄₋₅, and C₅₋₆.

“Alkyl” refers to a radical of a straight-chain or branched saturatedhydrocarbon group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms (“C₁₋₂₀ alkyl”). Insome embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 10 carbon atoms (“C₁₋₁₀alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 9 carbon atoms(“C₁₋₉ alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 8 carbonatoms (“C₁₋₈ alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1 to 7carbon atoms (“C₁₋₇ alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl group has 1to 6 carbon atoms (“C₁₋₆ alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkyl grouphas 1 to 5 carbon atoms (“C₁₋₅ alkyl”). In some embodiments, an alkylgroup has 1 to 4 carbon atoms (“C₁₋₄ alkyl”). In some embodiments, analkyl group has 1 to 3 carbon atoms (“C₁₋₃ alkyl”). In some embodiments,an alkyl group has 1 to 2 carbon atoms (“C₁₋₂ alkyl”). In someembodiments, an alkyl group has 1 carbon atom (“C₁ alkyl”). In someembodiments, an alkyl group has 2 to 6 carbon atoms (“C₂₋₆ alkyl”).Examples of C₁₋₆ alkyl groups include methyl (C₁), ethyl (C₂), n-propyl(C₃), iso-propyl (C₃), n-butyl (C₄), tert-butyl (C₄), sec-butyl (C₄),iso-butyl (C₄), n-pentyl (C₅), 3-pentanyl (C₅), amyl (C₅), neopentyl(C₅), 3-methyl-2-butanyl (C₅), tertiary amyl (C₅), and n-hexyl (C₆).Additional examples of alkyl groups include n-heptyl (C₇), n-octyl (C₈)and the like. Unless otherwise specified, each instance of an alkylgroup is independently optionally substituted, i.e., unsubstituted (an“unsubstituted alkyl”) or substituted (a “substituted alkyl”) with oneor more substituents. In certain embodiments, the alkyl group isunsubstituted C₁₋₁₀ alkyl (e.g., —CH₃). In certain embodiments, thealkyl group is substituted C₁₋₁₀ alkyl.

“Alkenyl” refers to a radical of a straight-chain or branchedhydrocarbon group having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, one or morecarbon-carbon double bonds, and no triple bonds (“C₂₋₂₀ alkenyl”). Insome embodiments, an alkenyl group has 2 to 10 carbon atoms (“C₂₋₁₀alkenyl”). In some embodiments, an alkenyl group has 2 to 9 carbon atoms(“C₂₋₉ alkenyl”). In some embodiments, an alkenyl group has 2 to 8carbon atoms (“C₂₋₈ alkenyl”). In some embodiments, an alkenyl group has2 to 7 carbon atoms (“C₂₋₇ alkenyl”). In some embodiments, an alkenylgroup has 2 to 6 carbon atoms (“C₂₋₆ alkenyl”). In some embodiments, analkenyl group has 2 to 5 carbon atoms (“C₂₋₅ alkenyl”). In someembodiments, an alkenyl group has 2 to 4 carbon atoms (“C₂₋₄ alkenyl”).In some embodiments, an alkenyl group has 2 to 3 carbon atoms (“C₂₋₃alkenyl”). In some embodiments, an alkenyl group has 2 carbon atoms (“C₂alkenyl”). The one or more carbon-carbon double bonds can be internal(such as in 2-butenyl) or terminal (such as in 1-butenyl). Examples ofC₂₋₄ alkenyl groups include ethenyl (C₂), 1-propenyl (C₃), 2-propenyl(C₃), 1-butenyl (C₄), 2-butenyl (C₄), butadienyl (C₄), and the like.Examples of C₂₋₆ alkenyl groups include the aforementioned C₂₋₄ alkenylgroups as well as pentenyl (C₅), pentadienyl (C₅), hexenyl (C₆), and thelike. Additional examples of alkenyl include heptenyl (C₇), octenyl(C₈), octatrienyl (C₈), and the like. Unless otherwise specified, eachinstance of an alkenyl group is independently optionally substituted,i.e., unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted alkenyl”) or substituted (a“substituted alkenyl”) with one or more substituents. In certainembodiments, the alkenyl group is unsubstituted C₂₋₁₀ alkenyl. Incertain embodiments, the alkenyl group is substituted C₂₋₁₀ alkenyl.

“Alkynyl” refers to a radical of a straight-chain or branchedhydrocarbon group having from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, one or morecarbon-carbon triple bonds, and optionally one or more double bonds(“C₂₋₂₀ alkynyl”). In some embodiments, an alkynyl group has 2 to 10carbon atoms (“C₂₋₁₀ alkynyl”). In some embodiments, an alkynyl grouphas 2 to 9 carbon atoms (“C₂₋₉ alkynyl”). In some embodiments, analkynyl group has 2 to 8 carbon atoms (“C₂₋₈ alkynyl”). In someembodiments, an alkynyl group has 2 to 7 carbon atoms (“C₂₋₇ alkynyl”).In some embodiments, an alkynyl group has 2 to 6 carbon atoms (“C₂₋₆alkynyl”). In some embodiments, an alkynyl group has 2 to 5 carbon atoms(“C₂₋₅ alkynyl”). In some embodiments, an alkynyl group has 2 to 4carbon atoms (“C₂₋₄ alkynyl”). In some embodiments, an alkynyl group has2 to 3 carbon atoms (“C₂₋₃ alkynyl”). In some embodiments, an alkynylgroup has 2 carbon atoms (“C₂ alkynyl”). The one or more carbon-carbontriple bonds can be internal (such as in 2-butynyl) or terminal (such asin 1-butynyl). Examples of C₂₋₄ alkynyl groups include, withoutlimitation, ethynyl (C₂), 1-propynyl (C₃), 2-propynyl (C₃), 1-butynyl(C₄), 2-butynyl (C₄), and the like. Examples of C₂₋₆ alkynyl groupsinclude the aforementioned C₂₋₄ alkynyl groups as well as pentynyl (C₅),hexynyl (C₆), and the like. Additional examples of alkynyl includeheptynyl (C₇), octynyl (C₈), and the like. Unless otherwise specified,each instance of an alkynyl group is independently optionallysubstituted, i.e., unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted alkynyl”) orsubstituted (a “substituted alkynyl”) with one or more substituents. Incertain embodiments, the alkynyl group is unsubstituted C₂₋₁₀ alkynyl.In certain embodiments, the alkynyl group is substituted C₂₋₁₀ alkynyl.

“Carbocyclyl” or “carbocyclic” refers to a radical of a non-aromaticcyclic hydrocarbon group having from 3 to 10 ring carbon atoms (“C₃₋₁₀carbocyclyl”) and zero heteroatoms in the non-aromatic ring system. Insome embodiments, a carbocyclyl group has 3 to 8 ring carbon atoms(“C₃₋₈ carbocyclyl”). In some embodiments, a carbocyclyl group has 3 to6 ring carbon atoms (“C₃₋₆ carbocyclyl”). In some embodiments, acarbocyclyl group has 5 to 10 ring carbon atoms (“C₅₋₁₀ carbocyclyl”).Exemplary C₃₋₆ carbocyclyl groups include, without limitation,cyclopropyl (C₃), cyclopropenyl (C₃), cyclobutyl (C₄), cyclobutenyl(C₄), cyclopentyl (C₅), cyclopentenyl (C₅), cyclohexyl (C₆),cyclohexenyl (C₆), cyclohexadienyl (C₆), and the like. Exemplary C₃₋₈carbocyclyl groups include, without limitation, the aforementioned C₃₋₆carbocyclyl groups as well as cycloheptyl (C₇), cycloheptenyl (C₇),cycloheptadienyl (C₇), cycloheptatrienyl (C₇), cyclooctyl (C₈),cyclooctenyl (C₈), 15ydroxy[2.2.1]heptanyl (C₇), 15ydroxy[2.2.2]octanyl(C₈), and the like. Exemplary C₃₋₁₀ carbocyclyl groups include, withoutlimitation, the aforementioned C₃₋₈ carbocyclyl groups as well ascyclononyl (C₉), cyclononenyl (C₉), cyclodecyl (C₁₀), cyclodecenyl(C₁₀), octahydro-1H-indenyl (C₉), decahydronaphthalenyl (C₁₀),spiro[4.5]decanyl (C₁₀), and the like. As the foregoing examplesillustrate, in certain embodiments, the carbocyclyl group is eithermonocyclic (“monocyclic carbocyclyl”) or contain a fused, bridged orspiro ring system such as a bicyclic system (“bicyclic carbocyclyl”) andcan be saturated or can be partially unsaturated. “Carbocyclyl” alsoincludes ring systems wherein the carbocyclic ring, as defined above, isfused to one or more aryl or heteroaryl groups wherein the point ofattachment is on the carbocyclic ring, and in such instances, the numberof carbons continue to designate the number of carbons in thecarbocyclic ring system. Unless otherwise specified, each instance of acarbocyclyl group is independently optionally substituted, i.e.,unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted carbocyclyl”) or substituted (a“substituted carbocyclyl”) with one or more substituents. In certainembodiments, the carbocyclyl group is unsubstituted C₃₋₁₀ carbocyclyl.In certain embodiments, the carbocyclyl group is a substituted C₃₋₁₀carbocyclyl.

In some embodiments, “carbocyclyl” is a monocyclic, saturatedcarbocyclyl group having from 3 to 10 ring carbon atoms (“C₃₋₁₀cycloalkyl”). In some embodiments, a cycloalkyl group has 3 to 8 ringcarbon atoms (“C₃₋₈ cycloalkyl”). In some embodiments, a cycloalkylgroup has 3 to 6 ring carbon atoms (“C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl”). In someembodiments, a cycloalkyl group has 5 to 6 ring carbon atoms (“C₅₋₆cycloalkyl”). In some embodiments, a cycloalkyl group has 5 to 10 ringcarbon atoms (“C₅₋₁₀ cycloalkyl”). Examples of C₅₋₆ cycloalkyl groupsinclude cyclopentyl (C₅) and cyclohexyl (C₆). Examples of C₃₋₆cycloalkyl groups include the aforementioned C₅₋₆ cycloalkyl groups aswell as cyclopropyl (C₃) and cyclobutyl (C₄). Examples of C₃₋₈cycloalkyl groups include the aforementioned C₃₋₆ cycloalkyl groups aswell as cycloheptyl (C₇) and cyclooctyl (C₈). Unless otherwisespecified, each instance of a cycloalkyl group is independentlyunsubstituted (an “unsubstituted cycloalkyl”) or substituted (a“substituted cycloalkyl”) with one or more substituents. In certainembodiments, the cycloalkyl group is unsubstituted C₃₋₁₀ cycloalkyl. Incertain embodiments, the cycloalkyl group is substituted C₃₋₁₀cycloalkyl.

“Heterocyclyl” or “heterocyclic” refers to a radical of a 3- to10-membered non-aromatic ring system having ring carbon atoms and 1 to 4ring heteroatoms, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, boron, phosphorus, and silicon (“3-10 memberedheterocyclyl”). In certain embodiments, the heteroatom is independentlyselected from nitrogen, sulfur, and oxygen. In heterocyclyl groups thatcontain one or more nitrogen atoms, the point of attachment can be acarbon or nitrogen atom, as valency permits. A heterocyclyl group caneither be monocyclic (“monocyclic heterocyclyl”) or a fused, bridged orspiro ring system such as a bicyclic system (“bicyclic heterocyclyl”),and can be saturated or partially unsaturated. Heterocyclyl bicyclicring systems can include one or more heteroatoms in one or both rings.“Heterocyclyl” also includes ring systems wherein the heterocyclic ring,as defined above, is fused with one or more carbocyclyl groups whereinthe point of attachment is either on the carbocyclyl or heterocyclicring, or ring systems wherein the heterocyclic ring, as defined above,is fused with one or more aryl or heteroaryl groups, wherein the pointof attachment is on the heterocyclic ring, and in such instances, thenumber of ring members continue to designate the number of ring membersin the heterocyclic ring system. Unless otherwise specified, eachinstance of heterocyclyl is independently optionally substituted, i.e.,unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted heterocyclyl”) or substituted (a“substituted heterocyclyl”) with one or more substituents. In certainembodiments, the heterocyclyl group is unsubstituted 3-10 memberedheterocyclyl. In certain embodiments, the heterocyclyl group issubstituted 3-10 membered heterocyclyl.

In some embodiments, a heterocyclyl group is a 5-10 memberednon-aromatic ring system having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ringheteroatoms, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, sulfur, boron, phosphorus, and silicon (“5-10 memberedheterocyclyl”). In some embodiments, a heterocyclyl group is a 5-8membered non-aromatic ring system having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ringheteroatoms, wherein each heteroatom is independently selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (“5-8 membered heterocyclyl”). In someembodiments, a heterocyclyl group is a 5-6 membered non-aromatic ringsystem having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms, wherein eachheteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur(“5-6 membered heterocyclyl”). In some embodiments, the 5-6 memberedheterocyclyl has 1-3 ring heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen,and sulfur. In some embodiments, the 5-6 membered heterocyclyl has 1-2ring heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In someembodiments, the 5-6 membered heterocyclyl has one ring heteroatomselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur.

Exemplary 3-membered heterocyclyl groups containing one heteroatominclude, without limitation, aziridinyl, oxiranyl, and thiorenyl.Exemplary 4-membered heterocyclyl groups containing one heteroatominclude, without limitation, azetidinyl, oxetanyl, and thietanyl.Exemplary 5-membered heterocyclyl groups containing one heteroatominclude, without limitation, tetrahydrofuranyl, dihydrofuranyl,tetrahydrothiophenyl, dihydrothiophenyl, pyrrolidinyl, dihydropyrrolyl,and pyrrolyl-2,5-dione. Exemplary 5-membered heterocyclyl groupscontaining two heteroatoms include, without limitation, dioxolanyl,oxasulfuranyl, disulfuranyl, and oxazolidin-2-one. Exemplary 5-memberedheterocyclyl groups containing three heteroatoms include, withoutlimitation, triazolinyl, oxadiazolinyl, and thiadiazolinyl. Exemplary6-membered heterocyclyl groups containing one heteroatom include,without limitation, piperidinyl, tetrahydropyranyl, dihydropyridinyl,and thianyl. Exemplary 6-membered heterocyclyl groups containing twoheteroatoms include, without limitation, piperazinyl, morpholinyl,dithianyl, and dioxanyl. Exemplary 6-membered heterocyclyl groupscontaining two heteroatoms include, without limitation, triazinanyl.Exemplary 7-membered heterocyclyl groups containing one heteroatominclude, without limitation, azepanyl, oxepanyl, and thiepanyl.Exemplary 8-membered heterocyclyl groups containing one heteroatominclude, without limitation, azocanyl, oxecanyl, and thiocanyl.Exemplary 5-membered heterocyclyl groups fused to a C₆ aryl ring (alsoreferred to herein as a 5,6-bicyclic heterocyclic ring) include, withoutlimitation, indolinyl, isoindolinyl, dihydrobenzofuranyl,dihydrobenzothienyl, benzoxazolinonyl, and the like. Exemplary6-membered heterocyclyl groups fused to an aryl ring (also referred toherein as a 6,6-bicyclic heterocyclic ring) include, without limitation,tetrahydroquinolinyl, tetrahydroisoquinolinyl, and the like.

“Aryl” refers to a radical of a monocyclic or polycyclic (e.g., bicyclicor tricyclic) 4n+2 aromatic ring system (e.g., having 6, 10, or 14 πelectrons shared in a cyclic array) having 6-14 ring carbon atoms andzero heteroatoms in the aromatic ring system (“C₆₋₁₄ aryl”). In someembodiments, an aryl group has six ring carbon atoms (“C₆ aryl”; e.g.,phenyl). In some embodiments, an aryl group has ten ring carbon atoms(“C₁₀ aryl”; e.g., naphthyl such as 1-naphthyl and 2-naphthyl). In someembodiments, an aryl group has fourteen ring carbon atoms (“C₁₄ aryl”;e.g., anthracyl). “Aryl” also includes ring systems wherein the arylring, as defined above, is fused with one or more carbocyclyl orheterocyclyl groups wherein the radical or point of attachment is on thearyl ring, and in such instances, the number of carbon atoms continue todesignate the number of carbon atoms in the aryl ring system. Unlessotherwise specified, each instance of an aryl group is independentlyoptionally substituted, i.e., unsubstituted (an “unsubstituted aryl”) orsubstituted (a “substituted aryl”) with one or more substituents. Incertain embodiments, the aryl group is unsubstituted C₆₋₁₄ aryl. Incertain embodiments, the aryl group is substituted C₆₋₁₄ aryl.

“Arylalkyl” or “aralkyl” refers to a subset of alkyl and aryl, asdefined herein, and refers to an optionally substituted alkyl groupsubstituted by an optionally substituted aryl group. In certainembodiments, the aralkyl is optionally substituted benzyl. In certainembodiments, the aralkyl is benzyl. In certain embodiments, the aralkylis optionally substituted phenethyl. In certain embodiments, the aralkylis phenethyl.

“Heteroaryl” refers to a radical of a 5-10 membered monocyclic orbicyclic 4n+2 aromatic ring system (e.g., having 6 or 10 π electronsshared in a cyclic array) having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ringheteroatoms provided in the aromatic ring system, wherein eachheteroatom is independently selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur(“5-10 membered heteroaryl”). In heteroaryl groups that contain one ormore nitrogen atoms, the point of attachment can be a carbon or nitrogenatom, as valency permits. Heteroaryl bicyclic ring systems can includeone or more heteroatoms in one or both rings. “Heteroaryl” includes ringsystems wherein the heteroaryl ring, as defined above, is fused with oneor more carbocyclyl or heterocyclyl groups wherein the point ofattachment is on the heteroaryl ring, and in such instances, the numberof ring members continue to designate the number of ring members in theheteroaryl ring system. “Heteroaryl” also includes ring systems whereinthe heteroaryl ring, as defined above, is fused with one or more arylgroups wherein the point of attachment is either on the aryl orheteroaryl ring, and in such instances, the number of ring membersdesignates the number of ring members in the fused (aryl/heteroaryl)ring system. Bicyclic heteroaryl groups wherein one ring does notcontain a heteroatom (e.g., indolyl, quinolinyl, carbazolyl, and thelike) the point of attachment can be on either ring, i.e., either thering bearing a heteroatom (e.g., 2-indolyl) or the ring that does notcontain a heteroatom (e.g., 5-indolyl).

In some embodiments, a heteroaryl group is a 5-10 membered aromatic ringsystem having ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms provided in thearomatic ring system, wherein each heteroatom is independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (“5-10 membered heteroaryl”). In someembodiments, a heteroaryl group is a 5-8 membered aromatic ring systemhaving ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms provided in thearomatic ring system, wherein each heteroatom is independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (“5-8 membered heteroaryl”). In someembodiments, a heteroaryl group is a 5-6 membered aromatic ring systemhaving ring carbon atoms and 1-4 ring heteroatoms provided in thearomatic ring system, wherein each heteroatom is independently selectedfrom nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur (“5-6 membered heteroaryl”). In someembodiments, the 5-6 membered heteroaryl has 1-3 ring heteroatomsselected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, the 5-6membered heteroaryl has 1-2 ring heteroatoms selected from nitrogen,oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, the 5-6 membered heteroaryl has1 ring heteroatom selected from nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. Unlessotherwise specified, each instance of a heteroaryl group isindependently optionally substituted, i.e., unsubstituted (an“unsubstituted heteroaryl”) or substituted (a “substituted heteroaryl”)with one or more substituents. In certain embodiments, the heteroarylgroup is unsubstituted 5-14 membered heteroaryl. In certain embodiments,the heteroaryl group is substituted 5-14 membered heteroaryl.

Exemplary 5-membered heteroaryl groups containing one heteroatominclude, without limitation, pyrrolyl, furanyl and thiophenyl. Exemplary5-membered heteroaryl groups containing two heteroatoms include, withoutlimitation, imidazolyl, pyrazolyl, oxazolyl, isoxazolyl, thiazolyl, andisothiazolyl. Exemplary 5-membered heteroaryl groups containing threeheteroatoms include, without limitation, triazolyl, oxadiazolyl, andthiadiazolyl. Exemplary 5-membered heteroaryl groups containing fourheteroatoms include, without limitation, tetrazolyl. Exemplary6-membered heteroaryl groups containing one heteroatom include, withoutlimitation, pyridinyl. Exemplary 6-membered heteroaryl groups containingtwo heteroatoms include, without limitation, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl,and pyrazinyl. Exemplary 6-membered heteroaryl groups containing threeor four heteroatoms include, without limitation, triazinyl andtetrazinyl, respectively. Exemplary 7-membered heteroaryl groupscontaining one heteroatom include, without limitation, azepinyl,oxepinyl, and thiepinyl. Exemplary 5,6-bicyclic heteroaryl groupsinclude, without limitation, indolyl, isoindolyl, indazolyl,benzotriazolyl, benzothiophenyl, isobenzothiophenyl, benzofuranyl,benzoisofuranyl, benzimidazolyl, benzoxazolyl, benzisoxazolyl,benzoxadiazolyl, benzthiazolyl, benzisothiazolyl, benzthiadiazolyl,indolizinyl, and purinyl. Exemplary 6,6-bicyclic heteroaryl groupsinclude, without limitation, naphthyridinyl, pteridinyl, quinolinyl,isoquinolinyl, cinnolinyl, quinoxalinyl, phthalazinyl, and quinazolinyl.

“Heteroaralkyl” is a subset of alkyl and heteroaryl, as defined herein,and refers to an optionally substituted alkyl group substituted by anoptionally substituted heteroaryl group.

“Partially unsaturated” refers to a group that includes at least onedouble or triple bond. A “partially unsaturated” ring system is furtherintended to encompass rings having multiple sites of unsaturation, butis not intended to include aromatic groups (e.g., aryl or heteroarylgroups) as herein defined. Likewise, “saturated” refers to a group thatdoes not contain a double or triple bond, i.e., it contains all singlebonds.

Alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroarylgroups, as defined herein, which are divalent bridging groups arefurther referred to using the suffix—ene, e.g., alkylene, alkenylene,alkynylene, carbocyclylene, heterocyclylene, arylene, and heteroarylene.

As used herein, the term “optionally substituted” refers to asubstituted or unsubstituted moiety.

Alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroarylgroups, as defined herein, are optionally substituted (e.g.,“substituted” or “unsubstituted” alkyl, “substituted” or “unsubstituted”alkenyl, “substituted” or “unsubstituted” alkynyl, “substituted” or“unsubstituted” carbocyclyl, “substituted” or “unsubstituted”heterocyclyl, “substituted” or “unsubstituted” aryl or “substituted” or“unsubstituted” heteroaryl group). In general, the term “substituted”,whether preceded by the term “optionally” or not, means that at leastone hydrogen present on a group (e.g., a carbon or nitrogen atom) isreplaced with a permissible substituent, e.g., a substituent which uponsubstitution results in a stable compound, e.g., a compound which doesnot spontaneously undergo transformation such as by rearrangement,cyclization, elimination, or other reaction. Unless otherwise indicated,a “substituted” group has a substituent at one or more substitutablepositions of the group, and when more than one position in any givenstructure is substituted, the substituent is either the same ordifferent at each position. The term “substituted” is contemplated toinclude substitution with all permissible substituents of organiccompounds, any of the substituents described herein that results in theformation of a stable compound. The present invention contemplates anyand all such combinations in order to arrive at a stable compound. Forpurposes of this invention, heteroatoms such as nitrogen may havehydrogen substituents and/or any suitable substituent as describedherein which satisfy the valencies of the heteroatoms and results in theformation of a stable moiety.

Exemplary carbon atom substituents include, but are not limited to,halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, —SO₂H, —SO₃H, —OH, —OR^(aa), —ON(R^(bb))₂,—N(R^(bb))₂, —N(R^(bb))₃ ⁺X⁻, —N(OR^(cc))R^(bb), —SH, —SR^(aa),—SSR^(cc), —C(═O)R^(aa), —CO₂H, —CHO, —C(OR^(cc))₂, —CO₂R^(aa),—O(═O)R^(aa), —OCO₂R^(aa), —C(═O)N(R^(bb))₂, —OC(═O)N(R^(bb))₂,—NR^(bb)C(═O)R^(aa), —NR^(bb)CO₂R^(aa), —NR^(bb)C(═O)N(R^(bb))₂,—C(═NR^(bb))R^(aa)—, —C(═NR^(bb))OR^(aa)—, —OC(═NR^(bb))R^(aa)—,—OC(═NR^(bb))OR^(aa)—, —C(═NR^(bb))N(R^(bb))₂, —OC(═NR^(bb))N(R^(bb))₂,—NR^(bb)C(═NR^(bb))N(R^(bb))₂, —C(═O)NR^(bb)SO₂R^(aa)—,—NR^(bb)SO₂R^(aa), —SO₂N(R^(bb))₂, —SO₂R^(aa), —SO₂OR^(aa), —OSO₂R^(aa),—S(═O)R^(aa)—, —OS(═O)R^(aa)—, —Si(R^(aa))₃, —OSi(R^(aa))₃—C(═S)N(R^(bb))₂, —C(═O)SR^(aa), —C(═S)SR^(aa), —SC(═S)SR^(aa),—SC(═O)SR^(aa), —OC(═O)SR^(aa), —SC(═O)OR^(aa), —SC(═O)R^(aa),—P(═O)(R^(aa))₂, —P(═O)(OR^(cc))₂, —OP(═O)(R^(aa))₂, —OP(═O)(OR^(cc))₂,—P(O)(N(R^(bb))₂)₂, —OP(═O)(N(R^(bb))₂)₂, —NR^(bb)P(═O)(R^(aa))₂,—NR^(bb)P(═O)(OR^(cc))₂, —NR^(bb)P(═O)(N(R^(bb))₂)₂, —P(R^(cc))₂,—P(OR^(cc))₂, —P(R_(cc))₃ ⁺X⁻, —P(OR^(cc))₃ ⁺X⁻, —P(R^(cc))₄,—P(OR^(cc))₄, —OP(R^(cc))₂, —OP(R^(cc))₃ ⁺X⁻, —OP(OR^(cc))₂,—OP(OR^(cc))₃ ⁺X⁻, —OP(R^(cc))₄, —OP(OR^(cc))₄, —B(R^(aa))₂,—B(OR^(cc))₂, —BR^(aa)(OR^(cc)), C₁₋₁₀ alkyl, C₁₋₁₀ perhaloalkyl, C₂₋₁₀alkenyl, C₂₋₁₀ alkynyl, heteroC₁₋₁₀ alkyl, heteroC₂₋₁₀ alkenyl,heteroC₂₋₁₀ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ carbocyclyl, 3-14 membered heterocyclyl,C₆₋₁₄ aryl, and 5-14 membered heteroaryl, wherein each alkyl, alkenyl,alkynyl, heteroalkyl, heteroalkenyl, heteroalkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is independently substituted with 0,1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 R^(dd) groups; wherein X⁻ is a counterion;

or two geminal hydrogens on a carbon atom are replaced with the group═O, ═S, ═NN(R^(bb))₂, ═NNR^(bb)C(═O)R^(aa), ═NNR^(bb)C(═O)OR^(aa),═NNR^(bb)S(═O)₂R^(aa), ═NR^(bb), or ═NOR^(cc);

each instance of R^(aa) is, independently, selected from C₁₋₁₀ alkyl,C₁₋₁₀ perhaloalkyl, C₂₋₁₀ alkenyl, C₂₋₁₀ alkynyl, heteroC₁₋₁₀ alkyl,heteroC₂₋₁₀alkenyl, heteroC₂₋₁₀alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ carbocyclyl, 3-14 memberedheterocyclyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, and 5-14 membered heteroaryl, or two R^(aa)groups are joined to form a 3-14 membered heterocyclyl or 5-14 memberedheteroaryl ring, wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl,heteroalkenyl, heteroalkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, andheteroaryl is independently substituted with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 R^(dd)groups;

each instance of R^(bb) is, independently, selected from hydrogen, —OH,—OR^(aa), —N(R^(cc))₂, —CN, —C(═O)R^(aa), —C(═O)N(R^(cc))₂, —CO₂R^(aa)—,—SO₂R^(aa), —C(═NR^(cc))OR^(aa), —C(═NR^(cc))N(R^(cc))₂, —SO₂N(R^(cc))₂,—SO₂R^(cc), —SO₂OR^(cc), —SOR^(aa), —C(═S)N(R^(cc))₂, —C(═O)SR^(cc),—C(═S)SR^(cc), —P(═O)(R^(aa))₂, —P(═O)(OR^(cc))₂, —P(═O)(N(R^(cc))₂)₂,C₁₋₁₀ alkyl, C₁₋₁₀ perhaloalkyl, C₂₋₁₀ alkenyl, C₂₋₁₀ alkynyl,heteroC₁₋₁₀alkyl, heteroC₂₋₁₀alkenyl, heteroC₂₋₁₀alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀carbocyclyl, 3-14 membered heterocyclyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, and 5-14 memberedheteroaryl, or two R^(bb) groups are joined to form a 3-14 memberedheterocyclyl or 5-14 membered heteroaryl ring, wherein each alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl, heteroalkenyl, heteroalkynyl,carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is independentlysubstituted with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 R^(dd) groups; wherein X⁻ is acounterion;

each instance of R^(cc) is, independently, selected from hydrogen, C₁₋₁₀alkyl, C₁₋₁₀ perhaloalkyl, C₂₋₁₀ alkenyl, C₂₋₁₀ alkynyl, heteroC₁₋₁₀alkyl, heteroC₂₋₁₀ alkenyl, heteroC₂₋₁₀ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ carbocyclyl, 3-14membered heterocyclyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, and 5-14 membered heteroaryl, or twoR^(cc) groups are joined to form a 3-14 membered heterocyclyl or 5-14membered heteroaryl ring, wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,heteroalkyl, heteroalkenyl, heteroalkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl,aryl, and heteroaryl is independently substituted with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or5 R^(dd) groups;

each instance of R^(dd) is, independently, selected from halogen, —CN,—NO₂, —N₃, —SO₂H, —SO₃H, —OH, —OR^(ee), —ON(R^(ff))₂, —N(R^(ff))₂,—N(R^(ff))₃ ⁺X⁻, —N(OR^(ee))R^(ff), —SH, —SR^(ee), —SSR^(ee),—C(═O)R^(ee), —CO₂H, —CO₂R^(ee), —OC(═O)R^(ee), —OCO₂R^(ee),—C(═O)N(R^(ff))₂, —OC(═O)N(R^(ff))₂, —NR^(ff)C(═O)R^(ee),—NR^(ff)CO₂R^(ee)—, —NR^(ff)C(═O)N(R^(ff))₂, —C(═NR^(ff))OR^(ee),—OC(═NR^(ff))R^(ee), —OC(═NR^(ff))OR^(ee), —C(═NR^(ff))N(R^(ff))₂,—OC(═NR^(ff))N(R^(ff))₂, —NR^(ff)C(═NR^(ff))N(R^(ff))₂,—NR^(ff)S₂R^(ee), —SO₂N(R^(ff))₂, —SO₂R^(ee), —SO₂OR^(ee), —OSO₂R^(ee),—S(═O)R^(ee), —Si(R^(ee))₃, —OSi(R^(ee))₃, —C(═S)N(R^(ff))₂,—C(═O)SR^(ee), —C(═S)SR^(ee), —SC(═S)SR^(ee), —P(═O)(OR^(ee))₂,—P(═O)(R^(ee))₂, —OP(═O)(R^(ee))₂, —OP(═O)(OR^(ee))₂, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆perhaloalkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, heteroC₁₋₆alkyl,heteroC₂₋₆alkenyl, heteroC₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ carbocyclyl, 3-10 memberedheterocyclyl, C₆₋₁₀ aryl, 5-10 membered heteroaryl, wherein each alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl, heteroalkenyl, heteroalkynyl,carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is independentlysubstituted with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 R^(gg) groups, or two geminalR^(dd) substituents can be joined to form ═O or ═S; wherein X⁻ is acounterion;

each instance of R^(ee) is, independently, selected from C₁₋₆ alkyl,C₁₋₆ perhaloalkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, heteroC₁₋₆ alkyl,heteroC₂₋₆alkenyl, heteroC₂₋₆ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀ carbocyclyl, C₆₋₁₀ aryl,3-10 membered heterocyclyl, and 5-10 membered heteroaryl, wherein eachalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl, heteroalkenyl, heteroalkynyl,carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is independentlysubstituted with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 R^(gg) groups;

each instance of R^(ff) is, independently, selected from hydrogen, C₁₋₆alkyl, C₁₋₆ perhaloalkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl, heteroC₁₋₆alkyl,heteroC₂₋₆alkenyl, heteroC₂₋₆alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀carbocyclyl, 3-10 memberedheterocyclyl, C₆₋₁₀ aryl and 5-10 membered heteroaryl, or two R^(ff)groups are joined to form a 3-10 membered heterocyclyl or 5-10 memberedheteroaryl ring, wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, heteroalkyl,heteroalkenyl, heteroalkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, andheteroaryl is independently substituted with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 R^(gg)groups; and

each instance of R^(gg) is, independently, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃,—SO₂H, —SO₃H, —OH, —OC₁₋₆ alkyl, —ON(C₁₋₆ alkyl)₂, —N(C₁₋₆ alkyl)₂,—N(C₁₋₆ alkyl)₃ ⁺X⁻, —NH(C₁₋₆ alkyl)₂ ⁺X⁻, —NH₂(C₁₋₆ alkyl)⁺X⁻, —NH₃⁺X⁻, —N(OC₁₋₆ alkyl)(C₁₋₆ alkyl), —N(OH)(C₁₋₆ alkyl), —NH(OH), —SH,—SC₁₋₆ alkyl, —SS(C₁₋₆ alkyl), —C(═O)(C₁₋₆ alkyl), —CO₂H, —CO₂(C₁₋₆alkyl), —OC(═O)(C₁₋₆ alkyl), —OCO₂(C₁₋₆ alkyl), —C(═O)NH₂, —C(═O)N(C₁₋₆alkyl)₂, —OC(═O)NH(C₁₋₆ alkyl), —NHC(═O)(C₁₋₆ alkyl), —N(C₁₋₆alkyl)C(═O)(C₁₋₆ alkyl), —NHCO₂(C₁₋₆ alkyl), —NHC(═O)N(C₁₋₆ alkyl)₂,—NHC(═O)NH(C₁₋₆ alkyl), —NHC(═O)NH₂, —C(═NH)O(C₁₋₆ alkyl), —OC(═NH)(C₁₋₆alkyl), —OC(═NH)OC₁₋₆ alkyl, —C(═NH)N(C₁₋₆ alkyl)₂, —C(═NH)NH(C₁₋₆alkyl), —C(═NH)NH₂, —OC(═NH)N(C₁₋₆ alkyl)₂, —OC(NH)NH(C₁₋₆ alkyl),—OC(NH)NH₂, —NHC(NH)N(C₁₋₆ alkyl)₂, —NHC(═NH)NH₂, —NHSO₂(C₁₋₆ alkyl),—SO₂N(C₁₋₆ alkyl)₂, —SO₂NH(C₁₋₆ alkyl), —SO₂NH₂, —SO₂C₁₋₆ alkyl,—SO₂OC₁₋₆ alkyl, —OSO₂C₁₋₆ alkyl, —SOC₁₋₆ alkyl, —Si(C₁₋₆ alkyl)₃,—OSi(C₁₋₆ alkyl)₃-C(═S)N(C₁₋₆ alkyl)₂, C(═S)NH(C₁₋₆ alkyl), C(═S)NH₂,—C(═O)S(C₁₋₆ alkyl), —C(═S)SC₁₋₆ alkyl, —SC(═S)SC₁₋₆ alkyl, —P(═O)(OC₁₋₆alkyl)₂, —P(═O)(C₁₋₆ alkyl)₂, —OP(═O)(C₁₋₆ alkyl)₂, —OP(═O)(OC₁₋₆alkyl)₂, C₁₋₆ alkyl, C₁₋₆ perhaloalkyl, C₂₋₆ alkenyl, C₂₋₆ alkynyl,heteroC₁₋₆alkyl, heteroC₂₋₆ alkenyl, heteroC₂₋₆alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀carbocyclyl, C₆₋₁₀ aryl, 3-10 membered heterocyclyl, 5-10 memberedheteroaryl; or two geminal R^(gg) substituents can be joined to form ═Oor ═S; wherein X⁻ is a counterion.

Exemplary carbon atom substituents include hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂,—N₃, substituted or unsubstituted acyl, substituted or unsubstitutedalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted orunsubstituted alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted carbocyclyl,substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, —OR, —N(R^(Z))₂,or —SR, wherein R is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, acyl, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl; R^(Z)is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, or nitrogen protectinggroup. Exemplary carbon atom substituents include hydrogen, halogen,—CN, —NO₂, —N₃, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, aryl,heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, —OR, —N(R^(Z))₂, or —SR, wherein R ishydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl; R^(Z) is hydrogen,halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, or nitrogen protecting group.

As generally described above, in certain embodiments, a carbon atom isindependently unsubstituted or substituted with hydrogen, halogen, —CN,—NO₂, —N₃, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, aryl,heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, —OR, —N(R^(Z)), or —SR; a nitrogen atom isindependently unsubstituted or substituted with hydrogen, acyl, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, or anitrogen protecting group; an oxygen atom is independently unsubstitutedor substituted with hydrogen, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, or oxygen protecting group;a sulfur atom is independently unsubstituted or substituted withhydrogen, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, aryl,heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, or sulfur protecting group when attached to ansulfur atom; R is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, acyl, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl; and

R^(Z) is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl,alkynyl, carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, or nitrogenprotecting group. “Halo” or “halogen” refers to fluorine (fluoro, —F),chlorine (chloro, —Cl), bromine (bromo, —Br), or iodine (iodo, —I).

“Acyl” as used herein refers to a moiety selected from the groupconsisting of —C(═O)R^(aa), —CHO, —CO₂R^(aa), —C(═O)N(R^(bb))₂,—C(═NR^(bb))R^(aa), —C(═NR^(bb))OR^(aa), —C(═NR^(bb))N(R^(bb))₂,—C(═O)NR^(bb)SO₂R^(aa), —C(═S)N(R^(bb))₂, —C(═O)SR^(aa), and—C(═S)SR^(aa), wherein R^(aa) and R^(bb) are as defined herein.

Nitrogen atoms can be substituted or unsubstituted as valency permits,and include primary, secondary, tertiary, and quarternary nitrogenatoms. Exemplary nitrogen atom substituents include, but are not limitedto, hydrogen, —OH, —O⁻, —OR^(aa), —N(R^(cc))₂, —CN, —C(═O)R^(aa),—C(═O)N(R^(cc))₂, —CO₂R^(aa), —SO₂R^(aa), —C(═NR^(bb))R^(aa),—C(═NR^(cc))OR^(aa), —C(═NR^(cc))N(R^(cc))₂, —SO₂N(R^(cc))₂, —SO₂R^(cc),—SO₂OR^(cc), —SOR^(aa), —C(═S)N(R^(cc))₂, —C(═O)SR^(cc), —C(═S)SR^(cc),—P(═O)₂R^(aa), —P(═O)(R^(aa))₂, —P(═O)₂N(R^(cc))₂, —P(═O)(NR^(cc))₂,C₁₋₁₀ alkyl, C₁₋₁₀ perhaloalkyl, C₂₋₁₀ alkenyl, C₂₋₁₀ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀carbocyclyl, 3-14 membered heterocyclyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, and 5-14 memberedheteroaryl, or two R^(cc) groups attached to a nitrogen atom are joinedto form a 3-14 membered heterocyclyl or 5-14 membered heteroaryl ring,wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl,and heteroaryl is independently substituted with 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5R^(dd) groups, and wherein R^(aa), R^(bb), R^(cc), and R^(dd) are asdefined above. Exemplary nitrogen atom substituents include hydrogen,substituted or unsubstituted acyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl,substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted or unsubstitutedalkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted carbocyclyl, substituted orunsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl,substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, or a nitrogen protecting group.Exemplary nitrogen atom substituents include hydrogen, acyl, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, or anitrogen protecting group.

In certain embodiments, the substituent present on a nitrogen atom is anitrogen protecting group (also referred to as an amino protectinggroup). Nitrogen protecting groups include, but are not limited to, —OH,—OR^(aa), —N(R^(cc))₂, —C(═O)R^(aa), —C(═O)N(R^(cc))₂, —CO₂R^(aa),—SO₂R^(aa), —C(═NR^(cc))R^(aa), —C(═NR^(cc))OR^(aa),—C(═NR^(cc))N(R^(cc))₂, —SO₂N(R^(cc))₂, —SO₂R^(cc), —SO₂OR^(cc),—SOR^(aa), —C(═S)N(R^(cc))₂, —C(═O)SR^(cc), —C(═S)SR^(cc), C₁₋₁₀ alkyl(e.g., aralkyl, heteroaralkyl), C₂₋₁₀ alkenyl, C₂₋₁₀ alkynyl, C₃₋₁₀carbocyclyl, 3-14 membered heterocyclyl, C₆₋₁₄ aryl, and 5-14 memberedheteroaryl groups, wherein each alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocyclyl, aralkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is independently substitutedwith 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 R^(dd) groups, and wherein R^(aa), R^(bb),R^(cc) and R^(dd) are as defined herein. Nitrogen protecting groups arewell known in the art and include those described in Protecting Groupsin Organic Synthesis, T. W. Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, 3^(rd) edition,John Wiley & Sons, 1999, incorporated herein by reference.

For example, nitrogen protecting groups such as amide groups (e.g.,—C(═O)R^(aa)) include, but are not limited to, formamide, acetamide,chloroacetamide, trichloroacetamide, trifluoroacetamide,phenylacetamide, 3-phenylpropanamide, picolinamide,3-pyridylcarboxamide, N-benzoylphenylalanyl derivative, benzamide,p-phenylbenzamide, o-nitophenylacetamide, o-nitrophenoxyacetamide,acetoacetamide, (N′-dithiobenzyloxyacylamino)acetamide,3-(p-hydroxyphenyl)propanamide, 3-(o-nitrophenyl)propanamide,2-methyl-2-(o-nitrophenoxy)propanamide,2-methyl-2-(o-phenylazophenoxy)propanamide, 4-chlorobutanamide,3-methyl-3-nitrobutanamide, o-nitrocinnamide, N-acetylmethioninederivative, o-nitrobenzamide, and o-(benzoyloxymethyl)benzamide.

Nitrogen protecting groups such as carbamate groups (e.g.,—C(═O)OR^(aa)) include, but are not limited to, methyl carbamate, ethylcarbamate, 9-fluorenylmethyl carbamate (Fmoc),9-(2-sulfo)fluorenylmethyl carbamate, 9-(2,7-dibromo)fluoroenylmethylcarbamate,2,7-di-t-butyl-[9-(10,10-dioxo-10,10,10,10-tetrahydrothioxanthyl)]methylcarbamate (DBD-Tmoc), 4-methoxyphenacyl carbamate (Phenoc),2,2,2-trichloroethyl carbamate (Troc), 2-trimethylsilylethyl carbamate(Teoc), 2-phenylethyl carbamate (hZ), 1-(1-adamantyl)-1-methylethylcarbamate (Adpoc), 1,1-dimethyl-2-haloethyl carbamate,1,1-dimethyl-2,2-dibromoethyl carbamate (DB-t-BOC),1,1-dimethyl-2,2,2-trichloroethyl carbamate (TCBOC),1-methyl-1-(4-biphenylyl)ethyl carbamate (Bpoc),1-(3,5-di-t-butylphenyl)-1-methylethyl carbamate (t-Bumeoc), 2-(2′- and4′-pyridyl)ethyl carbamate (Pyoc), 2-(N,N-dicyclohexylcarboxamido)ethylcarbamate, t-butyl carbamate (BOC or Boc), 1-adamantyl carbamate (Adoc),vinyl carbamate (Voc), allyl carbamate (Alloc), 1-isopropylallylcarbamate (Ipaoc), cinnamyl carbamate (Coc), 4-nitrocinnamyl carbamate(Noc), 8-quinolyl carbamate, N-hydroxypiperidinyl carbamate, alkyldithiocarbamate, benzyl carbamate (Cbz), p-methoxybenzyl carbamate (Moz),p-nitobenzyl carbamate, p-bromobenzyl carbamate, p-chlorobenzylcarbamate, 2,4-dichlorobenzyl carbamate, 4-methylsulfinylbenzylcarbamate (Msz), 9-anthrylmethyl carbamate, diphenylmethyl carbamate,2-methylthioethyl carbamate, 2-methylsulfonylethyl carbamate,2-(p-toluenesulfonyl)ethyl carbamate, [2-(1,3-dithianyl)]methylcarbamate (Dmoc), 4-methylthiophenyl carbamate (Mtpc),2,4-dimethylthiophenyl carbamate (Bmpc), 2-phosphonioethyl carbamate(Peoc), 2-triphenylphosphonioisopropyl carbamate (Ppoc),1,1-dimethyl-2-cyanoethyl carbamate, m-chloro-p-acyloxybenzyl carbamate,p-(dihydroxyboryl)benzyl carbamate, 5-benzisoxazolylmethyl carbamate,2-(trifluoromethyl)-6-chromonylmethyl carbamate (Tcroc), m-nitrophenylcarbamate, 3,5-dimethoxybenzyl carbamate, o-nitrobenzyl carbamate,3,4-dimethoxy-6-nitrobenzyl carbamate, phenyl(o-nitrophenyl)methylcarbamate, t-amyl carbamate, S-benzyl thiocarbamate, p-cyanobenzylcarbamate, cyclobutyl carbamate, cyclohexyl carbamate, cyclopentylcarbamate, cyclopropylmethyl carbamate, p-decyloxybenzyl carbamate,2,2-dimethoxyacylvinyl carbamate, o-(N,N-dimethylcarboxamido)benzylcarbamate, 1,1-dimethyl-3-(N,N-dimethylcarboxamido)propyl carbamate,1,1-dimethylpropynyl carbamate, di(2-pyridyl)methyl carbamate,2-furanylmethyl carbamate, 2-iodoethyl carbamate, isoborynl carbamate,isobutyl carbamate, isonicotinyl carbamate,p-(p′-methoxyphenylazo)benzyl carbamate, 1-methylcyclobutyl carbamate,1-methylcyclohexyl carbamate, 1-methyl-1-cyclopropylmethyl carbamate,1-methyl-1-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethyl carbamate,1-methyl-1-(p-phenylazophenyl)ethyl carbamate, 1-methyl-1-phenylethylcarbamate, 1-methyl-1-(4-pyridyl)ethyl carbamate, phenyl carbamate,p-(phenylazo)benzyl carbamate, 2,4,6-tri-t-butylphenyl carbamate,4-(trimethylammonium)benzyl carbamate, and 2,4,6-trimethylbenzylcarbamate.

Nitrogen protecting groups such as sulfonamide groups (e.g.,—S(═O)₂R^(aa)) include, but are not limited to, p-toluenesulfonamide(Ts), benzenesulfonamide, 2,3,6-trimethyl-4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide(Mtr), 2,4,6-trimethoxybenzenesulfonamide (Mtb),2,6-dimethyl-4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide (Pme),2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide (Mte),4-methoxybenzenesulfonamide (Mbs), 2,4,6-trimethylbenzenesulfonamide(Mts), 2,6-dimethoxy-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide (iMds),2,2,5,7,8-pentamethylchroman-6-sulfonamide (Pmc), methanesulfonamide(Ms), β-trimethylsilylethanesulfonamide (SES), 9-anthracenesulfonamide,4-(4′,8′-dimethoxynaphthylmethyl)benzenesulfonamide (DNMBS),benzylsulfonamide, trifluoromethylsulfonamide, and phenacylsulfonamide.

Other nitrogen protecting groups include, but are not limited to,phenothiazinyl-(10)-acyl derivative, N′-p-toluenesulfonylaminoacylderivative, N′-phenylaminothioacyl derivative, N-benzoylphenylalanylderivative, N-acetylmethionine derivative,4,5-diphenyl-3-oxazolin-2-one, N-phthalimide, N-dithiasuccinimide (Dts),N-2,3-diphenylmaleimide, N-2,5-dimethylpyrrole,N-1,1,4,4-tetramethyldisilylazacyclopentane adduct (STABASE),5-substituted 1,3-dimethyl-1,3,5-triazacyclohexan-2-one, 5-substituted1,3-dibenzyl-1,3,5-triazacyclohexan-2-one, 1-substituted3,5-dinitro-4-pyridone, N-methylamine, N-allylamine,N-[2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxy]methylamine (SEM), N-3-acetoxypropylamine,N-(1-isopropyl-4-nitro-2-oxo-3-pyroolin-3-yl)amine, quaternary ammoniumsalts, N-benzylamine, N-di(4-methoxyphenyl)methylamine,N-5-dibenzosuberylamine, N-triphenylmethylamine (Tr),N-[(4-methoxyphenyl)diphenylmethyl]amine (MMTr),N-9-phenylfluorenylamine (PhF),N-2,7-dichloro-9-fluorenylmethyleneamine, N-ferrocenylmethylamino (Fcm),N-2-picolylamino N′-oxide, N-1,1-dimethylthiomethyleneamine,N-benzylideneamine, N-p-methoxybenzylideneamine,N-diphenylmethyleneamine, N-[(2-pyridyl)mesityl]methyleneamine,N—(N′,N′-dimethylaminomethylene)amine, N,N′-isopropylidenediamine,N-p-nitrobenzylideneamine, N-salicylideneamine,N-5-chlorosalicylideneamine,N-(5-chloro-2-hydroxyphenyl)phenylmethyleneamine,N-cyclohexylideneamine, N-(5,5-dimethyl-3-oxo-1-cyclohexenyl)amine,N-borane derivative, N-diphenylborinic acid derivative,N-[phenyl(pentaacylchromium- or tungsten)acyl]amine, N-copper chelate,N-zinc chelate, N-nitroamine, N-nitrosoamine, amine N-oxide,diphenylphosphinamide (Dpp), dimethylthiophosphinamide (Mpt),diphenylthiophosphinamide (Ppt), dialkyl phosphoramidates, dibenzylphosphoramidate, diphenyl phosphoramidate, benzenesulfenamide,o-nitrobenzenesulfenamide (Nps), 2,4-dinitrobenzenesulfenamide,pentachlorobenzenesulfenamide, 2-nitro-4-methoxybenzenesulfenamide,triphenylmethylsulfenamide, and 3-nitropyridinesulfenamide (Npys).

The term “hydroxyl” or “hydroxy” refers to the group —OH. The term“substituted hydroxyl” or “substituted hydroxyl,” by extension, refersto a hydroxyl group wherein the oxygen atom directly attached to theparent molecule is substituted with a group other than hydrogen, andincludes groups selected from —OR^(aa), —ON(R^(bb))₂, —OC(═O)SR^(aa),—OC(═O)R^(aa), —OCO₂R^(aa), —OC(═O)N(R^(bb))₂, —OC(═NR^(bb))R^(aa),—OC(═NR^(bb))OR^(aa), —OC(═NR^(bb))N(R_(bb))₂, —OS(═O)R^(aa),—OSO₂R^(aa), —OSi(R^(aa))₃, —OP(R^(cc))₂, —OP(R^(cc))₃ ⁺X⁻,—OP(OR^(cc))₂, —OP(OR^(cc))₃ ⁺X⁻, —OP(═O)(R^(aa))₂, —OP(═O)(OR^(cc))₂,and —OP(═O)(N(R^(bb)))₂, wherein X⁻, R^(aa), R^(bb), and R^(cc) are asdefined herein. Exemplary oxygen atom substituents include hydrogen,acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl,heteroaryl, or oxygen protecting group.

In certain embodiments, the substituent present on an oxygen atom is anoxygen protecting group (also referred to herein as an “hydroxylprotecting group”). Oxygen protecting groups include, but are notlimited to, —R^(aa), —N(R^(bb))₂, —C(═O)SR^(aa), —C(═O)R^(aa),—CO₂R^(aa), —C(═O)N(R^(bb))₂, —C(═NR^(bb))R^(aa), —C(═NR^(bb))OR^(aa),—C(═NR^(bb))N(R^(bb))₂, —S(═O)R^(aa), —SO₂R^(aa), —Si(R^(aa))₃,—P(R^(cc))₂, —P(R^(cc))₃ ⁺X⁻, —P(OR^(cc))₂, —P(OR^(cc))₃ ⁺X⁻,—P(═O)(R^(aa))₂, —P(═O)(OR^(cc))₂, and —P(═O)(N(R^(bb))₂)₂, wherein X⁻,R^(aa), R^(bb), and R^(cc) are as defined herein. Oxygen protectinggroups are well known in the art and include those described in detailin Protecting Groups in Organic Synthesis, T. W. Greene and P. G. M.Wuts, 3^(rd) edition, John Wiley & Sons, 1999, incorporated herein byreference.

Exemplary oxygen protecting groups include, but are not limited to,methyl, methoxylmethyl (MOM), methylthiomethyl (MTM), t-butylthiomethyl,(phenyldimethylsilyl)methoxymethyl (SMOM), benzyloxymethyl (BOM),p-methoxybenzyloxymethyl (PMBM), (4-methoxyphenoxy)methyl (p-AOM),guaiacolmethyl (GUM), t-butoxymethyl, 4-pentenyloxymethyl (POM),siloxymethyl, 2-methoxyethoxymethyl (MEM), 2,2,2-trichloroethoxymethyl,bis(2-chloroethoxy)methyl, 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethoxymethyl (SEMOR),tetrahydropyranyl (THP), 3-bromotetrahydropyranyl,tetrahydrothiopyranyl, 1-methoxycyclohexyl, 4-methoxytetrahydropyranyl(MTHP), 4-methoxytetrahydrothiopyranyl, 4-methoxytetrahydrothiopyranylS,S-dioxide, 1-[(2-chloro-4-methyl)phenyl]-4-methoxypiperidin-4-yl(CTMP), 1,4-dioxan-2-yl, tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydrothiofuranyl,2,3,3a,4,5,6,7,7a-octahydro-7,8,8-trimethyl-4,7-methanobenzofuran-2-yl,1-ethoxyethyl, 1-(2-chloroethoxy)ethyl, 1-methyl-1-methoxyethyl,1-methyl-1-benzyloxyethyl, 1-methyl-1-benzyloxy-2-fluoroethyl,2,2,2-trichloroethyl, 2-trimethylsilylethyl, 2-(phenylselenyl)ethyl,t-butyl, allyl, p-chlorophenyl, p-methoxyphenyl, 2,4-dinitrophenyl,benzyl (Bn), p-methoxybenzyl, 3,4-dimethoxybenzyl, o-nitrobenzyl,p-nitrobenzyl, p-halobenzyl, 2,6-dichlorobenzyl, p-cyanobenzyl,p-phenylbenzyl, 2-picolyl, 4-picolyl, 3-methyl-2-picolyl N-oxido,diphenylmethyl, p,p′-dinitrobenzhydryl, 5-dibenzosuberyl,triphenylmethyl, α-naphthyldiphenylmethyl,p-methoxyphenyldiphenylmethyl, di(p-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethyl,tri(p-methoxyphenyl)methyl, 4-(4′-bromophenacyloxyphenyl)diphenylmethyl,4,4′,4″-tris(4,5-dichlorophthalimidophenyl)methyl,4,4′,4″-tris(levulinoyloxyphenyl)methyl,4,4′,4″-tris(benzoyloxyphenyl)methyl,3-(imidazol-1-yl)bis(4′,4″-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl,1,1-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)-1′-pyrenylmethyl, 9-anthryl,9-(9-phenyl)xanthenyl, 9-(9-phenyl-10-oxo)anthryl,1,3-benzodithiolan-2-yl, benzisothiazolyl S,S-dioxido, trimethylsilyl(TMS), triethylsilyl (TES), triisopropylsilyl (TIPS),dimethylisopropylsilyl (IPDMS), diethylisopropylsilyl (DEIPS),dimethylthexylsilyl, t-butyldimethylsilyl (TBDMS), t-butyldiphenylsilyl(TBDPS), tribenzylsilyl, tri-p-xylylsilyl, triphenylsilyl,diphenylmethylsilyl (DPMS), t-butylmethoxyphenylsilyl (TBMPS), formate,benzoylformate, acetate, chloroacetate, dichloroacetate,trichloroacetate, trifluoroacetate, methoxyacetate,triphenylmethoxyacetate, phenoxyacetate, p-chlorophenoxyacetate,3-phenylpropionate, 4-oxopentanoate (levulinate),4,4-(ethylenedithio)pentanoate (levulinoyldithioacetal), pivaloate,adamantoate, crotonate, 4-methoxycrotonate, benzoate, p-phenylbenzoate,2,4,6-trimethylbenzoate (mesitoate), methyl carbonate, 9-fluorenylmethylcarbonate (Fmoc), ethyl carbonate, 2,2,2-trichloroethyl carbonate(Troc), 2-(trimethylsilyl)ethyl carbonate (TMSEC), 2-(phenylsulfonyl)ethyl carbonate (Psec), 2-(triphenylphosphonio) ethyl carbonate (Peoc),isobutyl carbonate, vinyl carbonate, allyl carbonate, t-butyl carbonate(BOC or Boc), p-nitrophenyl carbonate, benzyl carbonate, p-methoxybenzylcarbonate, 3,4-dimethoxybenzyl carbonate, o-nitrobenzyl carbonate,p-nitrobenzyl carbonate, S-benzyl thiocarbonate, 4-ethoxy-1-napththylcarbonate, methyl dithiocarbonate, 2-iodobenzoate, 4-azidobutyrate,4-nitro-4-methylpentanoate, o-(dibromomethyl)benzoate,2-formylbenzenesulfonate, 2-(methylthiomethoxy)ethyl,4-(methylthiomethoxy)butyrate, 2-(methylthiomethoxymethyl)benzoate,2,6-dichloro-4-methylphenoxyacetate,2,6-dichloro-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxyacetate,2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)phenoxyacetate, chlorodiphenylacetate,isobutyrate, monosuccinoate, (E)-2-methyl-2-butenoate,o-(methoxyacyl)benzoate, α-naphthoate, nitrate, alkylN,N,N′,N′-tetramethylphosphorodiamidate, alkyl N-phenylcarbamate,borate, dimethylphosphinothioyl, alkyl 2,4-dinitrophenylsulfenate,sulfate, methanesulfonate (mesylate), benzylsulfonate, and tosylate(Ts).

In certain embodiments, the substituent present on a sulfur atom ishydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted acyl, substituted orunsubstituted alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substitutedor unsubstituted alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted carbocyclyl,substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, or sulfurprotecting group. In certain embodiments, the substituent present on asulfur atom is hydrogen, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, or sulfur protecting group.

In certain embodiments, the substituent present on a sulfur atom is asulfur protecting group (also referred to as a “thiol protectinggroup”). Sulfur protecting groups include, but are not limited to,—R^(aa), —N(R^(bb))₂, —C(═O)SR^(aa), —C(═O)R^(aa), —CO₂R^(aa),—C(═O)N(R_(bb))₂, —C(═NR^(bb))R^(aa), —C(═NR^(bb))OR^(aa),—C(═NR^(bb))N(R^(bb))₂, —S(═O)R^(aa), —SO₂R^(aa), —Si(R^(aa))₃,—P(R^(cc))₂, —P(R^(cc))₃ ⁺X⁻, —P(OR^(cc))₂, —P(OR^(cc))₃ ⁺X⁻,—P(═O)(R^(aa))₂, —P(═O)(OR^(cc))₂, and —P(═O)(N(R^(bb))₂)₂, whereinR^(aa), R^(bb), and R^(cc) are as defined herein; wherein X⁻ is acounterion. Sulfur protecting groups are well known in the art andinclude those described in detail in Protecting Groups in OrganicSynthesis, T. W. Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, 3^(rd) edition, John Wiley &Sons, 1999, incorporated herein by reference.

A “counterion” or “anionic counterion” is a negatively charged groupassociated with a positively charged group in order to maintainelectronic neutrality. An anionic counterion may be monovalent (i.e.,including one formal negative charge). An anionic counterion may also bemultivalent (i.e., including more than one formal negative charge), suchas divalent or trivalent. Exemplary counterions include halide ions(e.g., F⁻, Cl⁻, Br⁻, I⁻), NO₃ ⁻, ClO₄ ⁻, OH⁻, H₂PO₄ ⁻, HCO₃ ⁻, HSO₄ ⁻,sulfonate ions (e.g., methansulfonate, trifluoromethanesulfonate,p-toluenesulfonate, benzenesulfonate, 10-camphor sulfonate,naphthalene-2-sulfonate, naphthalene-1-sulfonic acid-5-sulfonate,ethan-1-sulfonic acid-2-sulfonate, and the like), carboxylate ions(e.g., acetate, propanoate, benzoate, glycerate, lactate, tartrate,glycolate, gluconate, and the like), BF₄ ⁻, PF₄ ⁻, PF₆ ⁻, AsF₆ ⁻, SbF₆⁻, B[3,5-(CF₃)₂C₆H₃]₄]⁻, B(C₆F₅)₄ ⁻, BPh₄ ⁻, Al(OC(CF₃)₃)₄ ⁻, andcarborane anions (e.g., CB₁₁H₁₂ ⁻ or (HCB_(II)Me₅Br₆)⁻). Exemplarycounterions which may be multivalent include CO₃ ²⁻, HPO₄ ²⁻, PO₄ ³⁻,B₄O₇ ²⁻, SO₄ ²⁻, S₂O₃ ²⁻, carboxylate anions (e.g., tartrate, citrate,fumarate, maleate, malate, malonate, gluconate, succinate, glutarate,adipate, pimelate, suberate, azelate, sebacate, salicylate, phthalates,aspartate, glutamate, and the like), and carboranes.

As used herein, a “leaving group” (LG) is an art-understood termreferring to a molecular fragment that departs with a pair of electronsin heterolytic bond cleavage, wherein the molecular fragment is an anionor neutral molecule. As used herein, a leaving group can be an atom or agroup capable of being displaced by a nucleophile. See, for example,Smith, March Advanced Organic Chemistry 6th ed. (501-502). Exemplaryleaving groups include, but are not limited to, halo (e.g., chloro,bromo, iodo) and activated substituted hydroxyl groups (e.g.,—OC(═O)SR^(aa), —OC(═O)R^(aa), —OCO₂R^(aa), —OC(O)N(R^(bb))₂,—OC(═NR^(bb))R^(aa), —OC(═NR^(bb))OR^(aa), —OC(═NR^(bb))N(R^(bb))₂,—OS(═O)R^(aa), —OSO₂R^(aa), —OP(R^(cc))₂, —OP(R^(cc))₃, —OP(═O)₂R^(aa),—OP(═O)(R^(aa))₂, —OP(═O)(OR^(cc))₂, —OP(═O)₂N(R^(bb))₂, and—OP(═O)(NR^(bb))₂, wherein R^(aa), R^(bb), and R^(cc) are as definedherein). In some cases, the leaving group is a sulfonic acid ester, suchas toluenesulfonate (tosylate, -OTs), methanesulfonate (mesylate, -OMs),p-bromobenzenesulfonyloxy (brosylate, -OBs), ortrifluoromethanesulfonate (triflate, -OTf). In some cases, the leavinggroup is a brosylate, such as p-bromobenzenesulfonyloxy. In some cases,the leaving group is a nosylate, such as 2-nitrobenzenesulfonyloxy. Insome embodiments, the leaving group is a sulfonate-containing group. Insome embodiments, the leaving group is a tosylate group. The leavinggroup may also be a phosphineoxide (e.g., formed during a Mitsunobureaction) or an internal leaving group such as an epoxide or cyclicsulfate. Other non-limiting examples of leaving groups are water,ammonia, alcohols, ether moieties, thioether moieties, zinc halides,magnesium moieties, diazonium salts, and copper moieties.

These and other exemplary substituents are described in more detail inthe Detailed Description, Figures, Examples, and Claims. The inventionis not intended to be limited in any manner by the above exemplarylisting of substituents.

Other Definitions

The following definitions are more general terms used throughout thepresent application:

As used herein, the term “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” refers tothose salts which are, within the scope of sound medical judgment,suitable for use in contact with the tissues of humans and lower animalswithout undue toxicity, irritation, allergic response and the like, andare commensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio. Pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts are well known in the art. For example, Berge et al.,describe pharmaceutically acceptable salts in detail in J.Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1977, 66, 1-19, incorporated herein byreference. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds of thisinvention include those derived from suitable inorganic and organicacids and bases. Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable, nontoxic acidaddition salts are salts of an amino group formed with inorganic acidssuch as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuricacid, and perchloric acid or with organic acids such as acetic acid,oxalic acid, maleic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, succinic acid, ormalonic acid or by using other methods known in the art such as ionexchange. Other pharmaceutically acceptable salts include adipate,alginate, ascorbate, aspartate, benzenesulfonate, benzoate, bisulfate,borate, butyrate, camphorate, camphorsulfonate, citrate,cyclopentanepropionate, digluconate, dodecylsulfate, ethanesulfonate,formate, fumarate, glucoheptonate, glycerophosphate, gluconate,hemisulfate, heptanoate, hexanoate, hydroiodide,2-hydroxyl-ethanesulfonate, lactobionate, lactate, laurate, laurylsulfate, malate, maleate, malonate, methanesulfonate,2-naphthalenesulfonate, nicotinate, nitrate, oleate, oxalate, palmitate,pamoate, pectinate, persulfate, 3-phenylpropionate, phosphate, picrate,pivalate, propionate, stearate, succinate, sulfate, tartrate,thiocyanate, p-toluenesulfonate, undecanoate, valerate salts, and thelike. Salts derived from appropriate bases include alkali metal,alkaline earth metal, ammonium and N⁺(C₁₋₄ alkyl)₄ salts. Representativealkali or alkaline earth metal salts include sodium, lithium, potassium,calcium, magnesium, and the like. Further pharmaceutically acceptablesalts include, when appropriate, non-toxic ammonium, quaternaryammonium, and amine cations formed using counterions such as halide,hydroxide, carboxylate, sulfate, phosphate, nitrate, loweralkylsulfonate, and aryl sulfonate.

The term “solvate” refers to forms of the compound that are associatedwith a solvent, usually by a solvolysis reaction. This physicalassociation may include hydrogen bonding. Conventional solvents includewater, methanol, ethanol, acetic acid, DMSO, THF, diethyl ether, and thelike. The compounds of Formula (I′), Formula (IA), or Formulae (I)-(VII)may be prepared, e.g., in crystalline form, and may be solvated.Suitable solvates include pharmaceutically acceptable solvates andfurther include both stoichiometric solvates and non-stoichiometricsolvates. In certain instances, the solvate will be capable ofisolation, for example, when one or more solvent molecules areincorporated in the crystal lattice of a crystalline solid. “Solvate”encompasses both solution-phase and isolable solvates. Representativesolvates include hydrates, ethanolates, and methanolates.

The term “hydrate” refers to a compound which is associated with water.Typically, the number of the water molecules contained in a hydrate of acompound is in a definite ratio to the number of the compound moleculesin the hydrate. Therefore, a hydrate of a compound may be represented,for example, by the general formula R.x H₂O, wherein R is the compoundand wherein x is a number greater than 0. A given compound may form morethan one type of hydrates, including, e.g., monohydrates (x is 1), lowerhydrates (x is a number greater than 0 and smaller than 1, e.g.,hemihydrates (R.0.5H₂O)), and polyhydrates (x is a number greater than1, e.g., dihydrates (R.2H₂O) and hexahydrates (R.6H₂O)).

As used herein, the term “tautomer” includes two or moreinterconvertible forms resulting from at least one formal migration of ahydrogen atom and at least one change in valency (e.g., a single bond toa double bond, a triple bond to a double bond, or vice versa). The exactratio of the tautomers depends on several factors, includingtemperature, solvent, and pH. Tautomerizations (i.e., the reactionproviding a tautomeric pair) may be catalyzed by acid or base. Exemplarytautomerizations include keto-to-enol; amide-to-imide; lactam-to-lactim;enamine-to-imine; and enamine-to-(a different) enamine tautomerizations.

It is also to be understood that compounds that have the same molecularformula but differ in the nature or sequence of bonding of their atomsor the arrangement of their atoms in space are termed “isomers”. Isomersthat differ in the arrangement of their atoms in space are termed“stereoisomers”.

Stereoisomers that are not mirror images of one another are termed“diastereomers” and those that are non-superimposable mirror images ofeach other are termed “enantiomers”. When a compound has an asymmetriccenter, for example, it is bonded to four different groups, a pair ofenantiomers is possible. An enantiomer can be characterized by theabsolute configuration of its asymmetric center and is described by theR- and S-sequencing rules of Cahn and Prelog, or by the manner in whichthe molecule rotates the plane of polarized light and designated asdextrorotatory or levorotatory (i.e., as (+) or (−)-isomersrespectively). A chiral compound can exist as either individualenantiomer or as a mixture thereof. A mixture containing equalproportions of the enantiomers is called a “racemic mixture”.

The term “polymorphs” refers to a crystalline form of a compound (or asalt, hydrate, or solvate thereof) in a particular crystal packingarrangement. All polymorphs have the same elemental composition.Different crystalline forms usually have different X-ray diffractionpatterns, infrared spectra, melting points, density, hardness, crystalshape, optical and electrical properties, stability, and/or solubility.Recrystallization solvent, rate of crystallization, storage temperature,and other factors may cause one crystal form to dominate. Variouspolymorphs of a compound can be prepared by crystallization underdifferent conditions.

The term “prodrugs” refer to compounds, including derivatives of thecompounds of Formula (I′), Formula (IA), or Formulae (I)-(VII), whichhave cleavable groups and become by solvolysis or under physiologicalconditions the compounds of Formula (I′), Formula (IA), or Formulae(I)-(VII) which are pharmaceutically active in vivo. Such examplesinclude, but are not limited to, choline ester derivatives and the like,N-alkylmorpholine esters and the like. Other derivatives of thecompounds of this invention have activity in both their acid and acidderivative forms, but in the acid sensitive form often offers advantagesof solubility, tissue compatibility, or delayed release in the mammalianorganism (see, Bundgard, Design of Prodrugs, pp. 7-9, 21-24, Elsevier,Amsterdam 1985). Prodrugs include acid derivatives well known topractitioners of the art, such as, for example, esters prepared byreaction of the parent acid with a suitable alcohol, or amides preparedby reaction of the parent acid compound with a substituted orunsubstituted amine, or acid anhydrides, or mixed anhydrides. Simplealiphatic or aromatic esters, amides, and anhydrides derived from acidicgroups pendant on the compounds of this invention are particularprodrugs. In some cases it is desirable to prepare double ester typeprodrugs such as (acyloxy)alkyl esters or((alkoxycarbonyl)oxy)alkylesters. C₁-C₈ alkyl, C₂-C₈ alkenyl, C₂-C₈alkynyl, aryl, C₇-C₁₂ substituted aryl, and C₇-C₁₂ arylalkyl esters ofthe compounds of Formula (I′), Formula (IA), or Formula (I)-(VII) may bepreferred in certain instances.

A “subject” to which administration is contemplated includes, but is notlimited to, humans (i.e., a male or female of any age group, e.g., apediatric subject (e.g., infant, child, adolescent) or adult subject(e.g., young adult, middle-aged adult, or senior adult)) and/or othernon-human animals, for example, mammals (e.g., primates (e.g.,cynomolgus monkeys, rhesus monkeys); commercially relevant mammals suchas cattle, pigs, horses, sheep, goats, cats, and/or dogs) and birds(e.g., commercially relevant birds such as chickens, ducks, geese,and/or turkeys). In certain embodiments, the animal is a mammal. Theanimal may be a male or female and at any stage of development. Anon-human animal may be a transgenic animal.

The terms “administer,” “administering,” or “administration,” as usedherein refers to implanting, absorbing, ingesting, injecting, inhaling,or otherwise introducing an inventive compound, or a pharmaceuticalcomposition thereof.

As used herein, the terms “treatment,” “treat,” and “treating” refer toreversing, alleviating, delaying the onset of, or inhibiting theprogress of a “pathological condition” (e.g., a disease, disorder, orcondition, or one or more signs or symptoms thereof) described herein.In some embodiments, treatment may be administered after one or moresigns or symptoms have developed or have been observed. In otherembodiments, treatment may be administered in the absence of signs orsymptoms of the disease or condition. For example, treatment may beadministered to a susceptible individual prior to the onset of symptoms(e.g., in light of a history of symptoms and/or in light of genetic orother susceptibility factors). Treatment may also be continued aftersymptoms have resolved, for example, to delay or prevent recurrence.

As used herein, the terms “condition,” “disease,” and “disorder” areused interchangeably.

An “effective amount” of a compound of Formula (I′), Formula (IA) orFormulae (I)-(VII) refers to an amount sufficient to elicit a desiredbiological response, i.e., treating the condition. As will beappreciated by those of ordinary skill in this art, the effective amountof a compound of Formula (I′), Formula (IA), or Formulae (I)-(VII) mayvary depending on such factors as the desired biological endpoint, thepharmacokinetics of the compound, the condition being treated, the modeof administration, and the age and health of the subject. An effectiveamount encompasses therapeutic and prophylactic treatment.

A “therapeutically effective amount” of a compound of Formula (I′),Formula (IA), or Formulae (I)-(VII) is an amount sufficient to provide atherapeutic benefit in the treatment of a condition or to delay orminimize one or more symptoms associated with the condition. Atherapeutically effective amount of a compound means an amount oftherapeutic agent, alone or in combination with other therapies, whichprovides a therapeutic benefit in the treatment of the condition. Theterm “therapeutically effective amount” can encompass an amount thatimproves overall therapy, reduces or avoids symptoms or causes of thecondition, or enhances the therapeutic efficacy of another therapeuticagent.

A “prophylactically effective amount” of a compound of Formula (I′),Formula (IA), Formulae (I)-(VII) is an amount sufficient to prevent acondition, or one or more symptoms associated with the condition orprevent its recurrence. A prophylactically effective amount of acompound means an amount of a therapeutic agent, alone or in combinationwith other agents, which provides a prophylactic benefit in theprevention of the condition. The term “prophylactically effectiveamount” can encompass an amount that improves overall prophylaxis orenhances the prophylactic efficacy of another prophylactic agent.

In certain embodiments, a compound of the present invention is providedas a salt. Salts are well known in the art. For example, Berge et al.,describe pharmaceutically acceptable salts in detail in J.Pharmaceutical Sciences, 1977, 66, 1-19, incorporated herein byreference. Salts of the compounds of this invention include thosederived from suitable inorganic and organic acids and bases. Examplesinclude salts of an amino group formed with inorganic acids such ashydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid andperchloric acid or with organic acids such as acetic acid, oxalic acid,maleic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, succinic acid or malonic acidor by using other methods used in the art such as ion exchange. Othersalts include adipate, alginate, ascorbate, aspartate, benzenesulfonate,benzoate, bisulfate, borate, butyrate, camphorate, camphorsulfonate,citrate, cyclopentanepropionate, digluconate, dodecylsulfate,ethanesulfonate, formate, fumarate, glucoheptonate, glycerophosphate,gluconate, hemisulfate, heptanoate, hexanoate, hydroiodide,2-hydroxyl-ethanesulfonate, lactobionate, lactate, laurate, laurylsulfate, malate, maleate, malonate, methanesulfonate,2-naphthalenesulfonate, nicotinate, nitrate, oleate, oxalate, palmitate,pamoate, pectinate, persulfate, 3-phenylpropionate, phosphate, picrate,pivalate, propionate, stearate, succinate, sulfate, tartrate,thiocyanate, p-toluenesulfonate, undecanoate, valerate salts, and thelike. Salts derived from appropriate bases include alkali metal,alkaline earth metal, ammonium and N⁺(C₁₋₄alkyl)₄ salts. Representativealkali or alkaline earth metal salts include sodium, lithium, potassium,calcium, magnesium, and the like. Further salts include, whenappropriate, ammonium, quaternary ammonium, and amine cations formedusing counterions such as halide, hydroxide, carboxylate, sulfate,phosphate, nitrate, loweralkyl sulfonate and aryl sulfonate.

As used herein “inhibition,” “inhibiting,” and “inhibit”, refer to theability of a compound to reduce, slow, halt or prevent activity of aparticular biological process in a cell relative to vehicle. In certainembodiments, the biological process is in vitro (e.g., cellular assay).In certain embodiments, the biological process is in vivo. In certainembodiments, a probe compound of the present invention inhibits aglycosyltransferase protein.

As used herein, the term “effective amount” refers to the amount of asubstance, compound, molecule, agent or composition that elicits therelevant response in vitro or in vivo. For example, in the case of aprobe compound of the present invention used in an assay of the presentinvention, an effective amount of probe compound is an amount of probecompound that elicits the desired response, e.g., binding to a desiredprotein.

The term “independently” is used herein to indicate that the groups canbe identical or different.

The terms “labeled”, “labeled with a detectable agent”, and “labeledwith a detectable moiety” are used herein interchangeably. “Label” and“detectable moiety” are also used interchangeably herein. When used inreference to a probe compound, these terms specify that the probecompound can be detected or visualized. In certain embodiments, a labelis selected such that it generates a signal which can be measured andwhose intensity is related to the amount of probe compound bound to aprotein (e.g., in a sample). A label may be directly detectable (i.e.,it does not require any further reaction or manipulation to bedetectable, e.g., a fluorophore is directly detectable) or it may beindirectly detectable (i.e., it is made detectable through reaction orbinding with another entity that is detectable, e.g., a hapten isdetectable by immunostaining after reaction with an appropriate antibodycomprising a reporter such as a fluorophore). Labels suitable for use inthe present invention may be detectable by any of a variety of meansincluding, but not limited to, spectroscopic, photochemical,biochemical, immunochemical, electrical, optical or chemical means.Suitable labels include, but are not limited to, various ligands,radionuclides, fluorescent dyes, chemiluminescent agents,microparticles, enzymes, calorimetric labels, magnetic labels, andhaptens.

The term “Staphylococcus species” refers to Gram-positive bacteria,which appear as grape-like clusters when viewed through a microscope andas large, round, golden-yellow colonies, often with .beta.-hemolysis,when grown on blood agar plates. An exemplary species of Staphylococcusis Staphylococcus aureus.

The term “Streptococcus species” refers to a genus of spherical,Gram-positive bacteria, and a member of the phylum Firmicutes.Streptococci are lactic acid bacteria. Streptococcus species include S.hemolyticus, S. mitis, S. salivarius, S. pneumoniae. Streptococcusspecies are responsible for infectious diseases such as meningitis,bacterial pneumonia, endocarditis, erysipelas, and necrotizing fasciitis(‘flesh-eating’ microbial infections).

The term “Enterococcus species” refers to a genus of lactic acidbacteria of the phylum Firmicutes. They are Gram-positive cocci whichoften occur in pairs (Diplococci, for example, Diplococcus pneumoniae).Enterococci are facultative anaerobic organisms.

The term “Bacillus species” refers to a large number of diverse,rod-shaped Gram-positive bacteria that are motile by peritrichousflagella and are aerobic, such as B. anthracis and B. subtilis oranaerobic such as Clostridium spp., for example, C. difficile. Thesebacilli belong to division Firmicutes.

The term “Mycobacterium species” refers to Gram-positive, non-motile,pleomorphic rods related to the actinomyces. Tuberculosis in humans iscaused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. MDR-TB (multi-drug resistanttuberculosis) describes strains of tuberculosis that are resistant to atleast the two first-line TB drugs, isoniazid and rifampicin.

As used herein, the term “glycosyltransferase” refers to an enzyme thatcatalyzes the transfer of a monosaccharide unit from an activated sugar(glycosyl donor) to a glycosyl acceptor molecule. In certainembodiments, a glycosyltransferase described herein is a peptidoglycanglycosyltransferase.

As used herein, the term “infectious disease” refers to an illnesscaused by a pathogenic biological agent that results from transmissionfrom an infected person, animal, or reservoir to a susceptible host,either directly or indirectly, through an intermediate plant or animalhost, vector, or inanimate environment. Last J M. ed. A dictionary ofepidemiology. 4th ed. New York: Oxford University Press, 1988.Infectious disease is also known as transmissible diseases orcommunicable diseases. In certain embodiments, infectious diseases maybe asymptomatic for much or even all of their course in a given host.Infectious pathogens include some viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa,multicellular parasites, and aberrant proteins known as prions.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1A to 1C show the results of luminescence stress response assay ofantibiotics (moenomycin A, penicillin G (PenG), and kanamycin (Kan)),compounds 1882L04, 593K11 and 1661H15 against S. aureus RN4220. The S.aureus RN4220 strain harboring pXEN plasmids with a P_(CwrA)-luxconstruct, termed P1-reporter strain, was grown up at 37° C. inchloramphenicol-complemented (10 μg/ml) TSB medium for 16-18 hours anddiluted to OD₆₀₀=0.1. 150 μL of this culture were added to each well ofa sterile, black and optically clear bottom 96-well plate (PerkinElmer).The bacterial cultures were incubated in a 37° C. shaker for 30 minbefore addition of test compounds. 1.5 μL of a DMSO-solution of the testcompound was added per well, and the plate was incubated at 37° C. in ashaker. The OD₆₀₀ and luminescence signals of the P1-reporter strainwere monitored using a Promega microplate reader every hour. Thenormalized luminescence (raw luminescence readings divided by OD₆₀₀)data was obtained and plotted as a function of time (Balibar et al.,Microbiol. 2010, 156, 1372). FIG. 1A shows thenormalized luminescenceobtained using the antibiotics moenomycin A (MmA, 0.009 μg/mL) andpenicillin G (PenG, 1.25 μg/mL) as positive control. Kanamycin (Kan, 5μg/mL) was used as negative control. FIG. 1B shows thenormalizedluminescence obtained using compounds 593K11, 161H15, and 1882L04. FIG.1C shows the chemical structures of compounds 593K11, 1661H15, and1882L04.

FIGS. 2A and 2B show the results of luminescence stress response assayof exemplified compounds. The P1-reporter strain, was grown up at 37° C.in chloramphenicol-complemented (10 μg/ml) TSB medium for 16-18 hoursand diluted to OD₆₀₀=0.1. 150 μL of this culture were added to each wellof a sterile, black and optically clear bottom 96-well plate(PerkinElmer). The bacterial cultures were incubated in a 37° C. shakerfor 30 min before addition of test compounds. 1.5 μL of a DMSO-solutionof the test compound was added per well, and the plate was incubated at37° C. in a shaker. The OD₆₀₀ and luminescence signals of theP1-reporter strain were monitored using a Promega microplate readerevery hour. FIGS. 2A and 2B show normalized luminescence (rawluminescence readings divided by OD₆₀₀) obtained after 4 h for culturescontaining different concentrations of test compound.

FIG. 2C shows the chemical structures of exemplified compounds in FIGS.2A and 2B.

FIG. 2D shows compound 1882L04 displacement of probe CMG121 from S.aureus SgtB.

FIG. 3A shows Michaelis-Menten kinetics determination of uninhibitedpolymerization of Lipid II by S. aureus SgtB.

FIG. 3B shows Michaelis-Menten kinetics determination for polymerizationof LpII by SgtB in the presence of compound 1882L04.

FIG. 4A shows moenomycin A bound in PGT domain of S. aureus PBP2(Y196D). Isogenic MSSA strains can be used as a probe for SgtB activityin a cell. A moenomycin resistant MSSA strain (NE1) with a mutationlocated in the catalytic cleft of the PGT domain of S. aureus PBP2(Y196D) has been identified. This mutation was found to interfere withmoenomycin binding.

FIG. 4B shows western blot of S. aureus PBP2 (Y196D) and PBP2. PBP2Y196D produces shorter polysaccharide chains than PBP2.

FIG. 4C shows western blot of S. aureus PBP2 (Y196D) followed by SgtBtreatment. SgtB can elongate the short polymers produced by PBP2 Y196D.MSSA NE1 is sensitized to compounds that inhibit SgtB.

FIG. 5 shows MIC data of moenomycin, compounds 593K11, 1661H15, and1882L04 against MSSA NEI. MSSA NEI is found sensitized to compound1882L04.

FIG. 6 shows TEM imaging of S. aureus NEI untreated with any exemplifiedcompounds.

FIGS. 7A and 7B show TEM imaging of S. aureus NEI treated with compound1882L04. Cells are shown to have growth defects, indicating thatcompound 1882L04 interferes with the cell growth.

FIG. 8 shows growth of S. aureus RN4220 in the presence of compound1882L04. The compound shows bacteriostatic activity (1-6 h) as evidencedby a steady number of CFUs.

FIG. 9A shows in vitro inhibition of S. aureus SgtB in the presence ofcompound 1882L04. Compound 1882L04 was found to have an IC₅₀ of 97 μM.

FIG. 9B shows in vitro inhibition of E. faecalis PBP2a in the presenceof compound 1882L04. Compound 1882L04 was found to have an IC₅₀ of 337μM.

FIGS. 10A to 10E show dose-dependent displacement of probe CMG121 fromS. aureus SgtB with exemplified compounds determined by fluorescencepolarization. FIG. 10F shows the IC₅₀ values of these exemplifiedcompounds for displacing probe CMG121 from S. aureus SgtB.

FIG. 11A shows a MIC test of compound 1882L04 in MSSA Newman.

FIG. 11B shows a MIC test of compound 1882L04 in MSSA NE1.

FIG. 12 shows wells of MIC test of compound 1882L04 in MSSA Newman andMSSA NE1, respectively. The clear well with the lowest concentration ofcompound indicates the MIC. For MSSA Newman: 125 μg/mL; for MSSA NE1: 8μg/mL.

FIG. 13 shows resistant mutant strains against compound 1882L04. Aliquid culture of wild-type S. aureus RN4220 was grown up in thepresence of 1882L04 (65 ug/mL) for 22 h. This culture was normalized toOD600=0.6, diluted 100×, and grown up in the presence of 1882L04 (65ug/mL) and DMSO. The cultures obtained after 22 h were treated asmentioned before and grown up again. The fact that the cultures obtainedafter treatment with 1882L04 show the same growth behavior as wild-typeS. aureus RN4220 in the presence of DMSO, but not as wild type S. aureusRN4220 in the presence of 1882L04, indicates, that the strains becameresistant to 1882L04.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN EMBODIMENTS

The present invention provides compounds of Formula (I′), Formula (IA),Formulae (I)-(VII), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates,hydrates, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers,isotopically labeled derivatives, and prodrugs thereof. These compoundshave been found to be peptidoglycan glycosyltransferases (PGT)inhibitors. Also provided are methods of using these peptidoglycanglycosyltransferases inhibitors, such as compounds of Formula (I′),Formula (IA), Formulae (I)-(VII), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts,solvates, hydrates, polymorphs, co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers,isotopically labeled derivatives, and prodrugs thereof, to inhibit theactivities of peptidoglycan glycosyltransferases in a subject orbiological sample. The present invention further provides methods ofusing compounds of Formula (I′), Formula (IA), Formulae (I)-(VII), orpharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof as therapeutics, e.g., in the treatment and/orprevention of microbial infections (e.g., bacterial infections). Incertain embodiments, the bacterium is a Gram-positive bacterium.Exemplary Gram-positive bacterium for which the inventive compounds maybe used to treat or prevent an infection include, but are not limitedto, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Micrococcus, Peptococcus,Peptostreptococcus, Enterococcus, Bacillus, Clostridium, Lactobacillus,Listeria, Erysipelothrix, Propionibacterium, Eubacterium,Corynebacterium, Capnocytophaga, Bifidobacterium, and Gardnerella. Incertain embodiments, the bacterium is a Gram-negative bacterium.Exemplary Gram-negative bacterium for which the inventive compounds maybe used to treat or prevent an infection include, but are not limitedto, Escherichia, Citrobacter, Enterobacter, Klebsiella, Proteus,Serratia, Shigella, Salmonella, Morganella, Providencia, Edwardsiella,Erwinia, Hafnia, Yersinia, Acinetobacter, Vibrio, Aeromonas,Pseudomonas, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Campylobacter, Helicobacter,Branhamella, Moraxella, Neisseria, Veillonella, Fusobacterium,Bacteroides, Actinobacillus, Aggregatibacter, Agrobacterium,Porphyromonas, Prevotella, Ruminobacter, Roseburia, Caulobacter,Francisella, Borrelia, Treponema, Brucella, and Rickettsia. In certainembodiments, the Gram-negative bacterium is selected from the groupconsisting of Escherichia coli, Morganella morganii, Branhamellacatarrhalis, Veillonella parvula, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans,Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Caulobacter crescentus, andTreponema pallidum. In certain embodiments, the bacterium is adrug-resistant bacterium. In certain embodiments, the bacterium ismethicillin-resistant. In certain embodiments, the bacterium isvancomycin-resistant. Exemplary bacterial strains for which theinventive compounds may be used to treat or prevent an infectioninclude, but are not limited to, Staphylococcus saprophyticus,Staphylococcus xylosus, Staphylococcus lugdunensis, Staphylococcusschleiferi, Staphylococcus caprae, Staphylococcus epidermidis,Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Staphylococcus warneri, Staphylococcusaureus, Staphylococcus hominis, Enterococcusfaecalis, Proprionibacteriumacnes, Bacillus cereus, Bacillus subtilis, Listeria monocytogenes,Streptococcus pyrogenes, Streptococcus salivariu, Streptococcus mutansand Streptococcus pneumonia, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA), methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE),penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumonia, quinolone-resistantStaphylococcus aureus (QRSA), vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(VRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE), and multi-drug resistantMycobacterium tuberculosis. In certain embodiments, the drug-resistantbacterium is selected from the group consisting of methicillin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus (MRSA), methicillin-resistant Staphylococcusepidermidis (MRSE), penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumonia,quinolone-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (QRSA), vancomycin-resistantStaphylococcus aureus (VRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE),and multi-drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Compounds

As generally described above, provided herein are compounds of Formula(I′):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof,wherein

A is independently optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted 5-membered heteroaryl, or optionally substituted 6-memberedheteroaryl;

B is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionallysubstituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;

Y is a bond, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, optionallysubstituted C₃₋₆ carbocyclylene, or optionally substitutedheterocyclylene;

X is a bond, —O—, —CH₂—, —NR^(NX)—, —NR^(NX)—C(═O)—NR^(NX)—, oroptionally substituted heterocyclylene;

L is a bond, —O—, —C(═O)—, —NR^(LB)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(LB)—, —NR^(LB)—, or—SO₂—;

each instance of R^(LB) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionallysubstituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionallysubstituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, and optionally substituted heteroaryl, or R^(LB) and Bare taken together with their intervening atoms to form an optionallysubstituted heterocyclic ring;

R₁ is hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(N1) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogenprotecting group; and

R^(NX) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogenprotecting group;

provided that the compound of Formula (I′) is not of the formula:

As generally described above, provided herein are compounds of Formula(I):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof,wherein

A is independently optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted5-membered heteroaryl, or optionally substituted 6-membered heteroaryl;

B is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionallysubstituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl;

Y is a bond, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, optionallysubstituted C₃₋₆ carbocyclylene, or optionally substitutedheterocyclylene;

X is a bond, —O—, —S—, —CH₂—, —NR^(NX)—, —NR^(NX)C(═O)—NR^(NX)—, oroptionally substituted heterocyclylene;

L is a bond, —O—, —C(═O)—, —NR^(LB)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(LB)—, —NR^(LB)—, or—SO₂—;

each instance of R^(LB) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionallysubstituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionallysubstituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, and optionally substituted heteroaryl, or R^(LB) and Bare taken together with their intervening atoms to form an optionallysubstituted heterocyclic ring;

R₁ is hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(N1) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogenprotecting group; and

R^(NX) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogenprotecting group.

As generally described above, provided herein are compounds of Formula(IA):

and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, hydrates, polymorphs,co-crystals, tautomers, stereoisomers, isotopically labeled derivatives,and prodrugs thereof, wherein

A is independently optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, optionally substituted C₄₋₁₀ carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted 5-membered heteroaryl, or optionally substituted 6-memberedheteroaryl;

Z is S or O;

R₁ is hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl;

R^(N1) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogenprotecting group; and

R^(NX) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogenprotecting group;

provided that the compound of Formula (IA) is not of the formula:

As generally defined herein, as applicable to Formula (I′), (IA), (I),(II), (IV), (VI), and (VII), R₁ is hydrogen, halogen, or optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In some embodiments, R₁ is hydrogen. In someembodiments, R₁ is halogen. In certain embodiments, R₁ is F. In certainembodiments, R₁ is Cl. In certain embodiments, R₁ is Br. In certainembodiments, R₁ is I. In certain embodiments, R₁ is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, R₁ is optionallysubstituted methyl. In certain embodiments, R₁ is methyl. In certainembodiments, R₁ is ethyl. In certain embodiments, R₁ is of the formula:—CH₂(R^(X)), wherein R^(X) is carbocyclyl, aryl, or heteroaryl. Incertain embodiments, R₁ is of the formula: —CH₂(carbocyclyl). In certainembodiments, R₁ is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, R₁ is of the formula: —CH₂(aryl). In certainembodiments, R₁ is optionally substituted benzyl. In certainembodiments, R₁ is of the formula:

wherein each instance of R^(L) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN,—NO₂, —N₃, acyl, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl; and f is 1, 2, 3, 4, or5. In certain embodiments, f is 1. In certain embodiments, f is 2. Incertain embodiments, f is 3. In certain embodiments, f is 4. In certainembodiments, f is 5. In certain embodiments, R₁ is benzyl. In certainembodiments, R₁ is of the formula: —CH₂(heteroaryl). In certainembodiments, R₁ is of the formula:

wherein each instance of R^(L) is independently hydrogen, halogen, —CN,—NO₂, —N₃, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, aryl,heterocyclyl, or heteroaryl; and f is 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5). In certainembodiments, R₁ is of the formula:

As generally defined herein, as applicable to all Formulae, R^(N1) ishydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogen protectinggroup. In some embodiments, R^(N1) is hydrogen. In some embodiments,R^(N1) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments,R^(N1) is methyl. In certain embodiments, R^(N1) is ethyl. In certainembodiments, R^(N1) is propyl. In certain embodiments, R^(N1) is anitrogen protecting group. In certain embodiments, R^(N1) is Bn, BOC,Cbz, Fmoc, trifluoroacetyl, triphenylmethyl, or Ts.

As generally described above, X is a bond, —O—, —S—, —CH₂—, —NR^(NX)—,—NR^(NX)C(═O)—NR^(NX)—, or optionally substituted heterocyclylene. Incertain embodiments, X is a bond. In certain embodiments, X is —O—. Incertain embodiments, X is —S—. In certain embodiments, X is —CH₂—. Incertain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, wherein R^(NX) is hydrogen,optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogen protecting group. Incertain embodiments, X is —NH—. In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—,wherein R^(NX) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, wherein R^(NX) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl.In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, wherein R^(NX) is unsubstitutedC₁₋₃ alkyl. In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, wherein R^(NX) ismethyl, ethyl, or propyl. In certain embodiments, X is

In certain embodiments, X is

In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, wherein R^(NX) is a nitrogenprotecting group. In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, wherein R^(NX)is Bn, BOC, Cbz, Fmoc, trifluoroacetyl, triphenylmethyl, or Ts. Incertain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, wherein R^(NX) is acetyl (Ac). Incertain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—C(═O)—NR^(NX)—, wherein each instanceof R^(NX) is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl,or a nitrogen protecting group. In certain embodiments, X is—NH—C(═O)—NH—. In certain embodiments, X is optionally substitutedheterocyclylene. In certain embodiments, X is optionally substituted 3-to 6-membered heterocyclylene. In certain embodiments, X is optionallysubstituted 3-membered heterocyclylene. In certain embodiments, X isoptionally substituted 4-membered heterocyclylene. In certainembodiments, X is optionally substituted 5-membered heterocyclylene. Incertain embodiments, X is optionally substituted 6-memberedheterocyclylene.

In certain embodiments, X is of the formula:

wherein

k indicates the point of attachment to Y;

j indicates the point of attachment to the triazine ring;

each instance of R^(x1) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, optionally substitutedalkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl,optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl,—OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A),—C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A),—OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A), —OS(═O)₂R^(A),—SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), or —SO₂N(R^(B))₂;

each instance of R^(A) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionallysubstituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionallysubstituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, and optionally substituted heteroaryl, and an oxygenprotecting group;

each instance of R^(B) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionallysubstituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionallysubstituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, and optionally substituted heteroaryl, and a nitrogenprotecting group, or two R^(B) groups are taken together with theirintervening atoms to form an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring;and

x1 is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

In certain embodiments, R^(x1) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, x1is 0. In certain embodiments, x1 is 1.

In certain embodiments, X is of the formula:

wherein

k indicates the point of attachment to Y; and

j indicates the point of attachment to the triazine ring.

In certain embodiments, X is of the formula:

wherein

k indicates the point of attachment to Y;

j indicates the point of attachment to the triazine ring;

each instance of R^(x2) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, optionally substitutedalkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl,optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl,—OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A),—C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A),—OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A), —OS(═O)₂R^(A),—SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), or —SO₂N(R^(B))₂;

each instance of R^(A) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionallysubstituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionallysubstituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, and optionally substituted heteroaryl, and an oxygenprotecting group;

each instance of R^(B) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionallysubstituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionallysubstituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, and optionally substituted heteroaryl, and a nitrogenprotecting group, or two R^(B) groups are taken together with theirintervening atoms to form an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring;and

x2 is 0, or an integer between 1 and 8, inclusive.

In certain embodiments, R^(x2) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, x2is 0. In certain embodiments, x2 is 1. In certain embodiments, x2 is 2.In certain embodiments, x2 is 3. In certain embodiments, x2 is 4.

As generally described above, A is independently optionally substitutedaryl, optionally substituted 5-membered heteroaryl, or optionallysubstituted 6-membered heteroaryl. In certain embodiments, A isoptionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, A isoptionally substituted ethyl. In certain embodiments, A is optionallysubstituted propyl. In certain embodiments, A is optionally substitutedbutyl. In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is optionally substituted carbocyclyl. Incertain embodiments, A is optionally substituted C₄₋₁₀ carbocyclyl. InFormula (I′), or Formula (IA), in certain embodiments, A is optionallysubstituted C₄₋₁₀ carbocyclyl. In certain embodiments, A is of theformula:

In certain embodiments, A is optionally substituted aryl. In certainembodiments, A is optionally substituted phenyl. In certain embodiments,A is unsubstituted phenyl. In certain embodiments, A is substitutedphenyl. In certain embodiments, A is mono-substituted phenyl. In certainembodiments, A is di-substituted phenyl. In certain embodiments, A istri-substituted phenyl. In certain embodiments, A is tetra-substitutedor penta-substituted phenyl.

In certain embodiments, A is of formula:

wherein p is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5; and each instance of R₂ isindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen,—CN, —NO₂, —N₃, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substitutedalkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substitutedcarbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substitutedheterocyclyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂,—SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(═O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A), —C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A), —OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A), —C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A),—C(═NOR^(A))R^(A), —C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B),—C(═S)R^(A), —C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A),—OS(═O)₂R^(A), —SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), and —SO₂N(R^(B))₂. In certainembodiments, each instance of R₂ is independently selected from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, substituted orunsubstituted acyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, substituted orunsubstituted alkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl, substitutedor unsubstituted carbocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted aryl,substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl, substituted or unsubstitutedheteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, and —SR^(A). In certain embodiments,each instance of R₂ is independently selected from the group consistingof hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, and—SR^(A).

As generally defined herein, p is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. In certainembodiments, R₂ is hydrogen, p is 5, and A is unsubstituted phenyl. Incertain embodiments, p is 0, and A is unsubstituted phenyl. In certainembodiments, p is 1. In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, p is 2. In certain embodiments, A is of theformula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, p is 3. In certain embodiments, A is of theformula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, p is 4. In certain embodiments, A is of theformula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, p is 5, and A is of the formula:

As generally defined herein, each instance of R₂ is independentlyselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃,optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A),—C(═O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A), —C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂,—OC(O)R^(A), —OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A), —OS(═O)₂R^(A),—SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), and —SO₂N(R^(B))₂. In certain embodiments,each instance of R₂ is independently selected from the group consistingof hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, substituted or unsubstitutedalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl, substituted orunsubstituted alkynyl, substituted or unsubstituted carbocyclyl,substituted or unsubstituted aryl, substituted or unsubstitutedheterocyclyl, substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A),—N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), and —C(═O)R^(A). In certain embodiments, eachinstance of R₂ is independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), and—C(═O)R^(A). As generally defined herein, each instance of R^(A) isindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, optionallysubstituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, and an oxygen protecting group; and eachinstance of R^(B) is independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl,optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heteroaryl, and a nitrogen protecting group, ortwo R^(B) groups are taken together with their intervening atoms to forman optionally substituted heterocyclic ring. In certain embodiments,each instance of R^(A) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and an oxygen protecting group. Incertain embodiments, each instance of R^(B) is independently selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,carbocyclyl, heterocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, and an nitrogen protectinggroup. In certain embodiments, two R^(B) groups are taken together withtheir intervening atoms to form a heterocyclic ring (e.g., unsubstituted5-to 10-membered monocyclic or bicyclic heterocyclic ring, wherein oneor two atoms in the heterocyclic ring are independently nitrogen,oxygen, or sulfur).

In some embodiments, R₂ is halogen. In certain embodiments, R₂ is F. Incertain embodiments, R₂ is Cl. In certain embodiments, R₂ is Br. Incertain embodiments, R₂ is I. In some embodiments, R₂ is optionallysubstituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, or optionally substituted carbocyclyl. In certainembodiments, R₂ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkynyl, oroptionally substituted C₃₋₆ carbocyclyl. In certain embodiments, R₂ isoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, R₂ is methyl.In certain embodiments, R₂ is ethyl. In certain embodiments, R₂ ispropyl. In certain embodiments, R₂ is butyl. In certain embodiments, R₂is pentyl. In certain embodiments, R₂ is isopropyl, isobutyl, orisoamyl. In certain embodiments, R₂ is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, R₂ is tert-butyl. In some embodiments, R₂ is—CN. In some embodiments, R₂ is —NO₂. In some embodiments, R₂ is —N₃. Insome embodiments, R₂ is optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or optionallysubstituted heteroaryl. In some embodiments, R₂ is cyclopropyl orcyclobutyl. In some embodiments, R₂ is —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A),—C(═O)R^(A), —C(O)OR^(A), —C(O)SR^(A), —C(O)N(R^(B))₂,—C(O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(O)R^(A), —OC(O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(O)OR^(A),—SC(O)R^(A), —C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A), —C(═S)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(O)R^(A), —OS(O)₂R^(A), —SO₂R^(A), or—SO₂N(R^(B))₂. In certain embodiments, R₂ is —N(R^(B))₂. In certainembodiments, R₂ is —NHR^(B). In certain embodiments, R₂ is —NHR^(B),wherein R^(B) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiment, R₂ is —NHR^(B), wherein R^(B) is substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. Incertain embodiments, R₂ is —NHR^(B), wherein R^(B) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆alkyl. In certain embodiments, R₂ is —NHR^(B), wherein R^(B) is methyl,ethyl, or propyl. In certain embodiments, R₂ is —N(R^(B))₂, wherein eachR^(B) is independently optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, R₂ is —N(R^(B))₂, wherein each R^(B) is independentlyunsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, R₂ is —N(R^(B))₂,wherein each R^(B) is independently selected from the group consistingof methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, isobutyl, isoamyl, and benzyl. In someembodiments, R₂ is —N(R^(B))₂, wherein each R^(B) is the same. In someembodiments, R₂ is —N(R^(B))₂, wherein each R^(B) is different. Incertain embodiments, R₂ is —NH₂. In certain embodiments, R₂ is —OR^(A).In certain embodiments, R₂ is —OH. In certain embodiments, R₂ is—OR^(A), wherein R^(A) is optionally substituted alkyl, optionallysubstituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, or optionallysubstituted carbocyclyl. In certain embodiments, R₂ is —OR^(A), whereinR^(A) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, R₂is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, R₂ is —O-methyl, —O-ethyl, —O-propyl, —O— isopropyl,—O-isobutyl, or —O-isoamyl. In certain embodiments, R₂ is —OR^(A),wherein R^(A) is substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, R₂ is—OR^(A), wherein R^(A) is optionally substituted aryl. In certainembodiments, R₂ is —O-phenyl. In certain embodiments, R₂ is —OR^(A),wherein R^(A) is optionally substituted heteroaryl.

In certain embodiments, p is 1, and R₂ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, or —OR^(A). In certainembodiments, p is 1, and R₂ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl,optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, —OR^(A), or —C(═O)R^(A). In certainembodiments, p is 1, and R₂ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl,optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, or —OR^(A) at the ortho-position ofthe phenyl ring. In certain embodiments, p is 1, and R₂ is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, or —OR^(A)at the meta-position of the phenyl ring. In certain embodiments, p is 1,and R₂ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆alkenyl, or —OR^(A) at the para-position of the phenyl ring. In certainembodiments, p is 1, and R₂ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl,optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, —OR^(A), or —C(═O)R^(A) at thepara-position of the phenyl ring. In certain embodiments, p is 1, and R₂is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆alkenyl, or —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) is hydrogen, optionally substitutedC₁₋₆ alkyl, or an oxygen protecting group. In certain embodiments, p is1, and R₂ is methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, or tert-butyl. In certainembodiments, p is 1, and R₂ is allyl. In certain embodiments, p is 1;and R₂ is F, Cl, Br, or I. In certain embodiments, p is 1, and R₂ is—OH, methoxy, or ethoxy. In certain embodiments, p is 2, and eachinstance of R₂ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, or —OR^(A). In certain embodiments, p is 2,and each instance of R₂ is independently optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, or —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) ishydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or an oxygen protectinggroup. In certain embodiments, p is 2, and each instance of R₂ isindependently methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, tert-butyl, allyl, —OH,methoxy, or ethoxy. In certain embodiments, p is 3, and each instance ofR₂ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆alkenyl, or —OR^(A). In certain embodiments, p is 3, and each instanceof R₂ is independently optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, or —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) is hydrogen,optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or an oxygen protecting group. Incertain embodiments, p is 3, and each instance of R₂ is independentlymethyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, tert-butyl, allyl, —OH, methoxy, orethoxy. In certain embodiments, p is 4, and each instance of R₂ isoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl,or —OR^(A). In certain embodiments, p is 4, and each instance of R₂ isindependently optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substitutedC₂₋₆ alkenyl, or —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) is hydrogen, optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or an oxygen protecting group. In certainembodiments, p is 4, and each instance of R₂ is independently methyl,ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, tert-butyl, allyl, —OH, methoxy, or ethoxy. Incertain embodiments, p is 5, and each instance of R₂ is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, or —OR^(A).In certain embodiments, p is 5, and each instance of R₂ is independentlyoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl,or —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl, or an oxygen protecting group. In certain embodiments, p is 5,and each instance of R₂ is independently methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, tert-butyl, allyl, —OH, methoxy, or ethoxy.

In certain embodiments, A is selected from the group consisting of:

In certain embodiments, A is selected from the group consisting of:

In certain embodiments, A is optionally substituted, 5-memberedheteroaryl. In certain embodiments, A is substituted, 5-memberedheteroaryl. In certain embodiments, A is unsubstituted, 5-memberedheteroaryl. In certain embodiments, A is optionally substituted,5-membered heteroaryl with one oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur. In certainembodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, A is optionally substituted, 5-memberedheteroaryl with two heteroatoms each independently selected from thegroup consisting of S, N, and O. In certain embodiments, A is optionallysubstituted, 5-membered heteroaryl with three heteroatoms eachindependently selected from the group consisting of S, N, and O. Incertain embodiments, A is optionally substituted, 5-membered heteroarylwith four heteroatoms each independently selected from the groupconsisting of S, N, and O.

In certain embodiments, A is optionally substituted, 6-memberedheteroaryl. In certain embodiments, A is substituted, 6-memberedheteroaryl. In certain embodiments, A is unsubstituted, 6-memberedheteroaryl. In certain embodiments, A is optionally substituted6-membered, heteroaryl with one oxygen, nitrogen, or sulfur. In certainembodiments, A is of formula:

wherein each instance of R₅ is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, optionally substitutedalkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl,optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl,—OR^(A), and —C(═O)R^(A), and g is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. Incertain embodiments, g is 0. In certain embodiments, g is 1. In certainembodiments, g is 2. In certain embodiments, g is 3. In certainembodiments, g is 4. In certain embodiments, g is 5. In certainembodiments, R₅ is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R₅ is halogen. Incertain embodiments, R₅ is F. In certain embodiments, R₅ is Cl. Incertain embodiments, R₅ is Br. In certain embodiments, R₅ is I. In someembodiments, R₅ is optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substitutedalkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, or optionally substitutedcarbocyclyl. In certain embodiments, R₅ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆alkynyl, or optionally substituted C₃₋₆ carbocyclyl. In certainembodiments, R₅ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, R₃ is methyl. In certain embodiments, R₅ is ethyl. Incertain embodiments, R₅ is propyl. In certain embodiments, R₅ is butyl.In certain embodiments, R₅ is pentyl. In certain embodiments, R₅ isisopropyl, isobutyl, or isoamyl. In certain embodiments, R₅ istert-butyl. In some embodiments, R₅ is —CN. In some embodiments, R₅ is—NO₂. In some embodiments, R₅ is —N₃. In some embodiments, R₅ isoptionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substitutedheteroaryl. In some embodiments, R₅ is cyclopropyl or cyclobutyl. Incertain embodiments, A is

In certain embodiments, A is optionally substituted, 6-memberedheteroaryl with two heteroatoms each independently selected from thegroup consisting of S, N, and O. In certain embodiments, A is optionallysubstituted, 6-membered heteroaryl with three heteroatoms eachindependently selected from the group consisting of S, N, and O. Incertain embodiments, A is optionally substituted, 6-membered heteroarylwith four heteroatoms each independently selected from the groupconsisting of S, N, and O.

As generally used herein, in Formulae (III) and (V), e is 0, 1, 2, or 3.In certain embodiments, e is 0. In certain embodiments, e is 1. Incertain embodiments, e is 2. In certain embodiments, e is 3.

As generally used herein, each instance of R₄ is independently selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃,optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A),—C(═O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A), —C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂,—OC(═O)R^(A), —OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A),—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A), —C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A),—C(═NOR^(A))R^(A), —C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B),—C(═S)R^(A), —C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A),—OS(═O)₂R^(A), —SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), and —SO₂N(R^(B))₂. In someembodiments, each instance of R₄ is independently selected from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, optionallysubstituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A) and —C(═O)R^(A). Insome embodiments, each instance of R₄ is independently selected from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, alkyl, alkenyl,alkynyl, carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, —OR^(A),—N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A) and —C(═O)R^(A). In some embodiments, R₄ is halogen.In certain embodiments, R₄ is F. In certain embodiments, R₄ is Cl. Incertain embodiments, R₄ is Br. In certain embodiments, R₄ is I. In someembodiments, R₄ is optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substitutedalkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, or optionally substitutedcarbocyclyl. In certain embodiments, R₄ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆alkynyl, or optionally substituted C₃₋₆ carbocyclyl. In certainembodiments, R₄ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, R₄ is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, R₄is methyl. In certain embodiments, R₄ is ethyl. In certain embodiments,R₄ is propyl. In certain embodiments, R₄ is butyl. In certainembodiments, R₄ is pentyl. In certain embodiments, R₄ is isopropyl,isobutyl, or isoamyl. In certain embodiments, R₄ is tert-butyl. In someembodiments, R₄ is —CN. In some embodiments, R₄ is —NO₂. In someembodiments, R₄ is —N₃. In some embodiments, R₄ is optionallysubstituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl. In someembodiments, R₄ is cyclopropyl or cyclobutyl. In some embodiments, R₄ is—OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(O)OR^(A), —C(O)SR^(A),—C(O)N(R^(B))², —C(O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(O)R^(A), —OC(O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(O)OR^(A),—SC(O)R^(A), —C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(O)R^(A), —OS(O)₂R^(A), —SO₂R^(A),or —SO₂N(R^(B))₂. In certain embodiments, R₄ is —N(R^(B))₂. In certainembodiments, R₄ is —NHR^(B). In certain embodiments, R₄ is —NHR^(B),wherein R^(B) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, R₄ is —NHR^(B), wherein R^(B) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl.In certain embodiment, R₄ is —NHR^(B), wherein R^(B) is substituted C₁₋₆alkyl. In certain embodiments, R₄ is —NH-methyl, —NH-ethyl, or —NH—propyl. In certain embodiments, R₄ is —N(R^(B))₂, wherein each R^(B) isindependently optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments,R₄ is —N(R^(B))₂, wherein each R^(B) is independently unsubstituted C₁₋₆alkyl. In certain embodiments, R₄ is —N(R^(B))₂, wherein each R^(B) isindependently selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl,isopropyl, isobutyl, isoamyl, and benzyl. In some embodiments, R₄ is—N(R^(B))₂, wherein each R^(B) is the same. In some embodiments, R₄ is—N(R^(B))₂, wherein each R^(B) is different. In certain embodiments, R₄is —NH₂. In certain embodiments, R₂ is —OR^(A). In certain embodiments,R₄ is —OH. In certain embodiments, R₄ is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) isoptionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, or optionally substituted carbocyclyl. In certainembodiments, R₄ is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl. In certain embodiments, R₄ is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) isunsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, R₄ is —O-methyl,—O-ethyl, or —O-propyl. In certain embodiments, R₄ is —OR^(A), whereinR^(A) is optionally substituted aryl. In certain embodiments, R₄ is—O-phenyl. In certain embodiments, R₄ is substituted with —OR^(A),wherein R^(A) is optionally substituted heteroaryl. In certainembodiments, R₄ is —C(═O)R^(A), wherein R^(A) is optionally substitutedalkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl,optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl,optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl. Incertain embodiments, R₄ is —C(═O)Me.

As generally defined herein, R^(N4) is hydrogen, optionally substitutedC₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogen protecting group. In certain embodiments,R^(N4) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R^(N4) is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, R^(N4) is a nitrogenprotecting group. In certain embodiments, R^(N4) is acetyl, Bn, BOC,Cbz, Fmoc, or Ts.

As generally described above, B is independently hydrogen, optionallysubstituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substitutedcarbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or optionallysubstituted heteroaryl. In certain embodiments, B is hydrogen. Incertain embodiments, B is optionally substituted alkyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted 5-membered heteroaryl,or optionally substituted 6-membered heteroaryl. In certain embodiments,B is optionally substituted alkyl. In certain embodiments, B issubstituted alkyl. In certain embodiments, B is unsubstituted alkyl. Incertain embodiments, B is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, B is optionally substituted methyl. In certain embodiments,B is optionally substituted ethyl. In certain embodiments, B is of theformula:

In certain embodiments, B is optionally substituted propyl. In certainembodiments, B is optionally substituted branched C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, B is substituted branched C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, B is unsubstituted branched C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, B is optionally substituted straight C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, B is substituted straight C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, B is unsubstituted straight C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, B is unsubstituted butyl. In certain embodiments, B isunsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, B is methyl, ethyl,n-propyl, i-propyl, n-butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, n-pentyl, t-pentyl,neo-pentyl, i-pentyl, s-pentyl, or 3-pentyl. In certain embodiments, Bis methyl. In certain embodiments, B is ethyl. In certain embodiments, Bis propyl. In certain embodiments, B is butyl. In certain embodiments, Bis substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, B is optionallysubstituted aryl. In certain embodiments, B is optionally substitutedmonocyclic aryl. In certain embodiments, B is optionally substitutedphenyl. In certain embodiments, B is substituted phenyl. In certainembodiments, B is unsubstituted phenyl. In certain embodiments, B issubstituted phenyl. In certain embodiments, B is mono-substitutedphenyl. In certain embodiments, B is di-substituted phenyl. In certainembodiments, B is tri-substituted phenyl. In certain embodiments, B istetra-substituted or penta-substituted phenyl.

In certain embodiments, B is of formula:

wherein each instance of R₃ is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, optionally substitutedalkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl,optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl,—OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(═O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A),—C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A),—OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A), —OS(═O)₂R^(A),—SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), and —SO₂N(R^(B))₂. In certain embodiments, Bis optionally substituted benzyl. In certain embodiments, B is offormula:

wherein each instance of R₃ is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, optionally substitutedalkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl,optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl,—OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(═O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A),—C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A),—OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A), —OS(═O)₂R^(A),—SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), and —SO₂N(R^(B))₂. In certain embodiments,each instance of R₃ is independently selected from the group consistingof hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, optionally substituted alkyl,optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl,optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl,—OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), and —C(═O)R^(A). In certain embodiments,each instance of R₃ is independently selected from the group consistingof hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂,—SR^(A), and —C(═O)R^(A).

In certain embodiments, R₃ is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R₃ ishalogen. In certain embodiments, R₃ is F. In certain embodiments, R₃ isCl. In certain embodiments, R₃ is Br. In certain embodiments, R₃ is I.In some embodiments, R₃ is optionally substituted alkyl, optionallysubstituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, or optionallysubstituted carbocyclyl. In certain embodiments, R₃ is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, optionallysubstituted C₂₋₆ alkynyl, or optionally substituted C₃₋₆ carbocyclyl. Incertain embodiments, R₃ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, R₃ is methyl. In certain embodiments, R₃ is ethyl. Incertain embodiments, R₃ is propyl. In certain embodiments, R₃ is butyl.In certain embodiments, R₃ is pentyl. In certain embodiments, R₃ isisopropyl, isobutyl, or isoamyl. In certain embodiments, R₃ istert-butyl. In some embodiments, R₃ is —CN. In some embodiments, R₃ is—NO₂. In some embodiments, R₃ is —N₃. In some embodiments, R₃ isoptionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substitutedheteroaryl. In some embodiments, R₃ is cyclopropyl or cyclobutyl. Insome embodiments, R₃ is —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A),—C(O)OR^(A), —C(O)SR^(A), —C(O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂,—OC(O)R^(A), —OC(O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(O)OR^(A), —SC(O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(O)R^(A), —OS(O)₂R^(A), —SO₂R^(A),or —SO₂N(R^(B))₂. In certain embodiments, R₃ is —N(R^(B))₂. In certainembodiments, R₃ is —NHR^(B). In certain embodiments, R₃ is —NHR^(B),wherein R^(B) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, R₃ is —NHR^(B), wherein R^(B) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl.In certain embodiment, R₃ is —NHR^(B), wherein R^(B) is methyl, ethyl,or propyl. In certain embodiments, R₃ is —N(R^(B))₂, wherein each R^(B)is independently optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, R₃ is —N(R^(B))₂, wherein each R^(B) is independentlyselected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, isopropyl,isobutyl, isoamyl, and benzyl. In some embodiments, R₃ is —N(R^(B))₂,wherein each R^(B) is the same. In some embodiments, R₃ is —N(R^(B))₂,wherein each R^(B) is different. In certain embodiments, R₃ is —NH₂. Incertain embodiments, R₃ is —OR^(A). In certain embodiments, R₃ is —OH.In certain embodiments, R₃ is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) is optionallysubstituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, or optionally substituted carbocyclyl. In certainembodiments, R₃ is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl. In certain embodiments, R₃ is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) isunsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, R₃ is —O-methyl,—O-ethyl, or —O-propyl. In certain embodiments, R₃ is —O-methyl. Incertain embodiments, R₃ is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) is optionallysubstituted aryl. In certain embodiments, R₃ is —O-phenyl. In certainembodiments, R₃ is substituted with —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) is optionallysubstituted heteroaryl.

In certain embodiments, q is 0. In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, q is 1. In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, q is 2. In certain embodiments, q is 3. Incertain embodiments, q is 4. In certain embodiments, q is 5.

As generally defined herein, q is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. In certainembodiments, q is 0 and B is unsubstituted phenyl. In certainembodiments, R₃ is hydrogen, q is 5, and B is unsubstituted phenyl. Incertain embodiments, q is 1. In certain embodiments, B is of theformula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, q is 2. In certain embodiments, B is of theformula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, q is 3. In certain embodiments, B is of theformula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, q is 4. In certain embodiments, B is of theformula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, q is 5. In certain embodiments, B is of theformula:

In certain embodiments, q is 1, and R₃ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, or —OR^(A). In certainembodiments, q is 1, and R₃ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl,optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, or —OR^(A) at the ortho-position ofthe phenyl ring. In certain embodiments, q is 1, and R₃ is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, or —OR^(A)at the meta-position of the phenyl ring. In certain embodiments, q is 1,and R₃ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆alkenyl, or —OR^(A) at the para-position of the phenyl ring. In certainembodiments, q is 1, and R₃ is methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, tert-butyl,allyl, F, Cl, Br, I, —OH, methoxy, or ethoxy. In certain embodiments, qis 2, and each instance of R₃ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl,optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, or —OR^(A). In certain embodiments,q is 2, and each instance of R₃ is independently optionally substitutedC₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, or —OR^(A), whereinR^(A) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or an oxygenprotecting group. In certain embodiments, q is 2, and each instance ofR₃ is independently methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, tert-butyl, allyl,—OH, methoxy, or ethoxy. In certain embodiments, q is 3, and eachinstance of R₃ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, or —OR^(A). In certain embodiments, q is 3,and each instance of R₃ is independently optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, or —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) ishydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or an oxygen protectinggroup. In certain embodiments, q is 3, and each instance of R₃ isindependently methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, tert-butyl, allyl, —OH,methoxy, or ethoxy. In certain embodiments, q is 4, and each instance ofR₃ is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆alkenyl, or —OR^(A). In certain embodiments, q is 4, and each instanceof R₃ is independently optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl, or —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) is hydrogen,optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or an oxygen protecting group. Incertain embodiments, q is 4 and each instance of R₃ is independentlymethyl, ethyl, propyl, iso-propyl, tert-butyl, allyl, —OH, methoxy, orethoxy. In certain embodiments, q is 5, and each instance of R₃ isoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkenyl,or —OR^(A). In certain embodiments, q is 5, and each instance of R₃ isindependently optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substitutedC₂₋₆ alkenyl, or —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) is hydrogen, optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or an oxygen protecting group. In certainembodiments, q is 5, and each instance of R₃ is independently methyl,ethyl, propyl, iso-propyl, tert-butyl, allyl, —OH, methoxy, or ethoxy.

In certain embodiments, B is optionally substituted heteroaryl. Incertain embodiments, B is optionally substituted 5-membered heteroaryl,or optionally substituted 6-membered heteroaryl. In certain embodiments,B is unsubstituted 5-membered heteroaryl. In certain embodiments, B issubstituted 5-membered heteroaryl. In certain embodiments, B isoptionally substituted, 5-membered heteroaryl with one heteroatomselected from the group consisting of S, N, and O. In certainembodiments, B is optionally substituted 5-membered heteroaryl with twoheteroatoms each independently selected from the group consisting of S,N, and O. In certain embodiments, B is optionally substituted,5-membered heteroaryl with three heteroatoms each independently selectedfrom the group consisting of S, N, and O. In certain embodiments, B isoptionally substituted 5-membered heteroaryl with four heteroatoms eachindependently selected from the group consisting of S, N, and O.

In certain embodiments, B is optionally substituted, 6-memberedheteroaryl. In certain embodiments, B is unsubstituted, 6-memberedheteroaryl. In certain embodiments, B is substituted, 6-memberedheteroaryl. In certain embodiments, B is optionally substituted,5-membered heteroaryl with one heteroatom selected from the groupconsisting of S, N, and O. In certain embodiments, B is optionallysubstituted, 6-membered heteroaryl with one heteroatom selected from thegroup consisting of S, N, and O. In certain embodiments, B is optionallysubstituted, 6-membered heteroaryl with two heteroatoms eachindependently selected from the group consisting of S, N, and O. Incertain embodiments, B is optionally substituted, 6-membered heteroarylwith three heteroatoms each independently selected from the groupconsisting of S, N, and O. In certain embodiments, B is optionallysubstituted, 6-membered heteroaryl with four heteroatoms eachindependently selected from the group consisting of S, N, and O.

In certain embodiments, B is of Formula (b-1):

wherein each instance of V¹⁰, V¹¹, V¹², V¹³, and V¹⁴ is independently O,S, C, N, NR^(A1), or CR^(A2), as valency permits, wherein R^(A1) andR^(A2) are as defined herein.

In certain embodiments of Formula (b-1), V¹⁰, V¹¹, V¹², V¹³, and V¹⁴ mayeach independently be O, S, N, NR^(A1), C, or CR^(A2), as valencypermits. In certain embodiments, only one of V¹⁰, V¹¹, V¹², V¹³, and V¹⁴is selected from the group consisting of O, S, N, and NR^(A1). Incertain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, only two of V¹⁰, V¹¹, V¹², V¹³, and V¹⁴ are eachindependently selected from the group consisting of O, S, N, andNR^(A1). In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, only three of V¹⁰, V¹¹, V¹², V¹³, and V¹⁴ areeach independently selected from the group consisting of O, S, N, andNR^(A1). In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, only four of V¹⁰, V¹¹, V¹², V¹³, and V¹⁴ areeach independently selected from the group consisting of N and NR^(A1).In certain embodiments, B is of the formula:

In certain embodiments, B is of Formula (b-2):

wherein each instance of V¹⁵, V¹⁶, V¹⁷, V¹⁸, V¹⁹, and V²⁰ isindependently N, C, or CR^(A2), as valency permits, wherein R^(A1) andR^(A2) are as defined herein.

In certain embodiments of Formula (b-2), V¹⁵-V²⁰ may each independentlybe N, C, or CR^(A2), as valency permits. In certain embodiments, onlyone of V¹⁵-V²⁰ is N. In certain embodiments, B is of one of thefollowing formulae:

In certain embodiments, only two of V¹⁵-V²⁰ are N. In certainembodiments, B is of one of the following formulae:

In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, B is

As generally defined herein, each instance of R^(A1) is independentlyselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, optionally substitutedacyl, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl,optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heteroaryl, and a nitrogen protecting group.

As generally defined herein, each instance of R^(A2) is independentlyselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, optionallysubstituted acyl, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substitutedalkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substitutedcarbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substitutedaryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A2a), —N(R^(A2a))₂, and—SR^(A2a), wherein each occurrence of R^(A2a) is independently selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen, optionally substituted acyl,optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, a nitrogen protecting group when attached to anitrogen atom, an oxygen protecting group when attached to an oxygenatom, and a sulfur protecting group when attached to a sulfur atom, ortwo R^(A2a) groups are joined to form an optionally substitutedheterocyclic ring.

In certain embodiments, optionally any two of R^(A1), R^(A2), andR^(A2a) groups are joined to form an optionally substituted carbocyclic,optionally substituted heterocyclic, optionally substituted aryl, oroptionally substituted heteroaryl ring. In certain embodiments, R^(A1)and R^(A2) are joined to form an optionally substituted carbocyclic,optionally substituted heterocyclic, optionally substituted aryl, oroptionally substituted heteroaryl ring. In certain embodiments, R^(A1)and R^(A2a) are joined to form an optionally substituted carbocyclic,optionally substituted heterocyclic, optionally substituted aryl, oroptionally substituted heteroaryl ring. In certain embodiments, R^(A2)and R^(A2a) are joined to form an optionally substituted carbocyclic,optionally substituted heterocyclic, optionally substituted aryl, oroptionally substituted heteroaryl ring.

In certain embodiments, at least one R^(A1) is hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, ora nitrogen protecting group. In certain embodiments, all instances ofR^(A1) are each independently hydrogen, C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogenprotecting group. In certain embodiments, all instances of R^(A1) arehydrogen.

In certain embodiments, at least one R^(A2) is hydrogen, optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, halogen, or a nitrogen protecting group. Incertain embodiments, all instances of R^(A2) are each independentlyhydrogen, halogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogenprotecting group. In certain embodiments, all instances of R^(A2) arehydrogen.

In certain embodiments, only one instance of R^(A2) is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, only one instance ofR^(A2) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g., methyl). In certainembodiments, only one instance of R^(A2) is halogen. In certainembodiments, only one instance of R^(A2) is F. In certain embodiments,only one instance of R^(A2) is Cl. In certain embodiments, only oneinstance of R^(A2) is Br. In certain embodiments, only one instance ofR^(A2) is I.

In certain embodiments, only two instances of R^(A2) are optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, only two instances ofR^(A2) are unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g., methyl). In certainembodiments, only two instances of R^(A2) are halogen.

In certain embodiments, B is optionally substituted carbocyclyl. Incertain embodiments, B is optionally substituted monocyclic carbocyclyl.In some embodiments, B is optionally substituted C₃₋₆ carbocyclyl. Insome embodiments, B is an optionally substituted 6-membered monocycliccarbocyclyl. In some embodiments, B is an optionally substitutedbicyclic carbocyclyl. In some embodiments, B is optionally substitutedcyclopentyl. In some embodiments, B is optionally substitutedcyclohexyl.

In some embodiments, B is optionally substituted heterocyclyl. In someembodiments, B is optionally substituted, monocyclic heterocyclyl. Insome embodiments, B is optionally substituted, six-memberedheterocyclyl. In some embodiments, B is optionally substituted, bicyclicheterocyclyl. In some embodiments, B is optionally substituted, 3- to6-membered monocyclic heterocyclyl. In some embodiments, B is optionallysubstituted, 6-membered heterocyclyl with one heteroatom selected fromthe group consisting of N, O, and S. In some embodiments, B isoptionally substituted, 5-membered heterocyclyl with one heteroatomselected from the group consisting of N, O, and S.

In some embodiments, B is of one of the following formulae:

wherein R^(b0), R^(b1), R^(b3), R^(b4), R^(b5), R^(b6), R^(b7), R^(b8),R^(b9), R^(b10), R^(b11), R^(bn), b0, b1, b3, b4, b5, b6, b7, b8, b9,b10, and b11 are as defined herein. In some embodiments, B is

wherein R^(b11), and b11 are as defined herein.

As generally defined herein, each instance of R^(b0), R^(b1), R^(b2),R^(b3), R^(b4), R^(b5), R^(b6), R^(b7), R^(b8), R^(b9), R^(b10), andR^(b11) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,halogen, —CN, —NO₂, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substitutedalkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substitutedcarbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substitutedheterocyclyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂,—SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A), —C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A), —OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A), —C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A),—C(═NOR^(A))R^(A), —C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B),—C(═S)R^(A), —C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A),—OS(═O)₂R^(A), —SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), or —SO₂N(R^(B))₂, whereinR^(A) and R^(B) are as defined herein. In certain embodiments, eachinstance of R^(b0), R^(b1), R^(b2), R^(b3), R^(b4), R^(b5), R^(b6),R^(b7), R^(b8), R^(b9), R^(b10), and R^(b11) is independently selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, optionallysubstituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), and —C(═O)R^(A).In certain embodiments, each instance of R^(b0), R^(b1), R^(b2), R^(b3),R^(b4), R^(b5), R^(b6), R^(b7), R^(b8), R^(b9), R^(b10), and R^(b11) isindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen,—CN, —NO₂, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, optionally substitutedaryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), and—C(═O)R^(A).

In certain embodiments, R^(b0) is hydrogen, halogen, optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, —OR^(A), or —C(═O)R^(A). In certain embodiments,R^(b0) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R^(b0) is halogen (e.g., F,Cl). In certain embodiments, R^(b0) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl. In certain embodiments, R^(b0) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g.,methyl, ethyl). In certain embodiments, R^(b0) is substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl(e.g., Bn). In certain embodiments, R^(b0) is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) isas generally defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(b0) is —OR^(A),wherein R^(A) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or anoxygen protecting group.

In certain embodiments, R^(b1) is hydrogen, halogen, optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, —OR^(A), or —C(═O)R^(A). In certain embodiments,R^(b1) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R^(b1) is halogen (e.g., F,Cl). In certain embodiments, R^(b1) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl. In certain embodiments, R^(b1) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g.,methyl, ethyl). In certain embodiments, R^(b1) is substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl(e.g., Bn). In certain embodiments, R^(b1) is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) isas generally defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(b1) is —OR^(A),wherein R^(A) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or anoxygen protecting group.

In certain embodiments, R^(b3) is hydrogen, halogen, optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, —OR^(A), or —C(═O)R^(A). In certain embodiments,R^(b3) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R^(b3) is halogen (e.g., F,Cl). In certain embodiments, R^(b3) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl. In certain embodiments, R^(b3) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g.,methyl, ethyl). In certain embodiments, R^(b3) is substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl(e.g., Bn). In certain embodiments, R^(b3) is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) isas generally defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(b3) is —OR^(A),wherein R^(A) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or anoxygen protecting group.

In certain embodiments, R^(b4) is hydrogen, halogen, optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, —OR^(A), or —C(═O)R^(A). In certain embodiments,R^(b4) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R^(b4) is halogen (e.g., F,Cl). In certain embodiments, R^(b4) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl. In certain embodiments, R^(b4) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g.,methyl, ethyl). In certain embodiments, R^(b4) is substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl(e.g., Bn). In certain embodiments, R^(b4) is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) isas generally defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(b4) is —OR^(A),wherein R^(A) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or anoxygen protecting group.

In certain embodiments, R^(b5) is hydrogen, halogen, optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, —OR^(A), or —C(═O)R^(A). In certain embodiments,R^(b5) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R^(b5) is halogen (e.g., F,Cl). In certain embodiments, R^(b5) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl. In certain embodiments, R^(b5) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g.,methyl, ethyl). In certain embodiments, R^(b5) is substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl(e.g., Bn). In certain embodiments, R^(b5) is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) isas generally defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(b5) is —OR^(A),wherein R^(A) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or anoxygen protecting group.

In certain embodiments, R^(b6) is hydrogen, halogen, optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, —OR^(A), or —C(═O)R^(A). In certain embodiments,R^(b6) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R^(b6) is halogen (e.g., F,Cl). In certain embodiments, R^(b6) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl. In certain embodiments, R^(b6) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g.,methyl, ethyl). In certain embodiments, R^(b6) is substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl(e.g., Bn). In certain embodiments, R^(b6) is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) isas generally defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(b6) is —OR^(A),wherein R^(A) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or anoxygen protecting group.

In certain embodiments, R^(b7) is hydrogen, halogen, optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, —OR^(A), or —C(═O)R^(A). In certain embodiments,R^(b7) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R^(b7) is halogen (e.g., F,Cl). In certain embodiments, R^(b7) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl. In certain embodiments, R^(b7) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g.,methyl, ethyl). In certain embodiments, R^(b7) is substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl(e.g., Bn). In certain embodiments, R^(b7) is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) isas generally defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(b7) is —OR^(A),wherein R^(A) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or anoxygen protecting group.

In certain embodiments, R^(b8) is hydrogen, halogen, optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, —OR^(A), or —C(═O)R^(A). In certain embodiments,R^(b8) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R^(b8) is halogen (e.g., F,Cl). In certain embodiments, R^(b8) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl. In certain embodiments, R^(b8) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g.,methyl, ethyl). In certain embodiments, R^(b8) is substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl(e.g., Bn). In certain embodiments, R^(b8) is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) isas generally defined herein. In certain embodiments, Rb is —OR^(A),wherein R^(A) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or anoxygen protecting group.

In certain embodiments, R^(b9) is hydrogen, halogen, optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, —OR^(A), or —C(═O)R^(A). In certain embodiments,R^(b9) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R^(b9) is halogen (e.g., F,Cl). In certain embodiments, R^(b9) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl. In certain embodiments, R^(b9) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g.,methyl, ethyl). In certain embodiments, R^(b9) is substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl(e.g., Bn). In certain embodiments, R^(b9) is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) isas generally defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(b9) is —OR^(A),wherein R^(A) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or anoxygen protecting group.

In certain embodiments, R^(b10) is hydrogen, halogen, optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, —OR^(A), or —C(═O)R^(A). In certain embodiments,at least one instance of R^(b10) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments,all instances of R^(b10) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, at leastone instance of R^(b10) is halogen (e.g., F, Cl). In certainembodiments, at least one instance of R^(b10) is optionally substitutedC₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, at least one instance of R^(b10) isunsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g., methyl, ethyl). In certain embodiments,at least one instance of R^(b10) is substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g., Bn).In certain embodiments, at least one instance of R^(b10) is —OR^(A),wherein R^(A) is as generally defined herein. In certain embodiments, atleast one instance of R^(b10) is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) is hydrogen,optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or an oxygen protecting group.

In certain embodiments, R^(b11) is hydrogen, halogen, optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, —OR^(A), or —C(═O)R^(A). In certain embodiments,at least one instance of R^(b1) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, atleast one instance of R^(b1) is halogen (e.g., F, Cl). In certainembodiments, at least one instance of R^(b11) is optionally substitutedC₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, at least one instance of R^(b11) isunsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g., methyl, ethyl). In certain embodiments,at least one instance of R^(b11) is substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g., Bn).In certain embodiments, at least one instance of R^(b11) is —OR^(A),wherein R^(A) is as generally defined herein. In certain embodiments, atleast one instance of R^(b11) is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) is hydrogen,optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or an oxygen protecting group.

As generally defined herein, each instance of R^(bn) is independentlyhydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl,optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl,optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl,optionally substituted heteroaryl, —C(═O)R^(b2), or a nitrogenprotecting group, wherein each instance of R^(b2) is independentlyselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, optionally substitutedalkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl,optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substitutedheteroaryl. In certain embodiments, R^(bn) is hydrogen. In certainembodiments, R^(bn) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, R^(bn) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g. methyl or ethyl).In certain embodiments, R^(bn) is substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certainembodiments, R^(bn) is optionally substituted heteroaryl-C₁₋₆ alkyl. Incertain embodiments, R^(bn) is optionally substituted aryl-C₁₋₆ alkyl.In certain embodiments, R^(bn) is optionally substituted phenyl-C₁₋₆alkyl. In certain embodiments, R^(bn) is Bn. In certain embodiments,R^(bn) is —C(═O)R^(b2), wherein R^(b2) is as generally defined herein.In certain embodiments, R^(bn) is —C(═O)R^(b2), wherein R^(b2) isoptionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl.

In certain embodiments, R^(b2) is hydrogen, halogen, optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, —OR^(A), or —C(═O)R^(A). In certain embodiments,R^(b2) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R^(b2) is halogen (e.g., F,Cl). In certain embodiments, R^(b2) is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl. In certain embodiments, R^(b2) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl (e.g.,methyl, ethyl). In certain embodiments, R^(b2) is substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl(e.g., Bn). In certain embodiments, R^(b2) is —OR^(A), wherein R^(A) isas generally defined herein. In certain embodiments, R^(b2) is —OR^(A),wherein R^(A) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or anoxygen protecting group.

As generally defined herein, b0 is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,or 8. In certain embodiments, b0 is 0. In certain embodiments, b0 is 1.In certain embodiments, b0 is 2. In certain embodiments, b0 is 3. Incertain embodiments, b0 is 4.

As generally defined herein, b is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,or 8. In certain embodiments, b1 is 0. In certain embodiments, b1 is 1.In certain embodiments, b1 is 2. In certain embodiments, b is 3. Incertain embodiments, b is 4.

As generally defined herein, b3 is independently 0 or an integer of 1 to10, inclusive. In certain embodiments, b3 is 0. In certain embodiments,b3 is 1. In certain embodiments, b3 is 2. In certain embodiments, b3 is3. In certain embodiments, b3 is 4.

As generally defined herein, b4 is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,or 8. In certain embodiments, b4 is 0. In certain embodiments, b4 is 1.In certain embodiments, b4 is 2. In certain embodiments, b4 is 3. Incertain embodiments, b4 is 4.

As generally defined herein, b5 is independently 0, 1, 2, or 3. Incertain embodiments, b5 is 0. In certain embodiments, b5 is 1. Incertain embodiments, b5 is 2. In certain embodiments, b5 is 3.

As generally defined herein, b6 is independently 0, 1, 2, or 3. Incertain embodiments, b6 is 0. In certain embodiments, b6 is 1. Incertain embodiments, b6 is 2. In certain embodiments, b6 is 3.

As generally defined herein, b7 is independently 0, 1, 2, or 3. Incertain embodiments, b6 is 0. In certain embodiments, b7 is 1. Incertain embodiments, b7 is 2. In certain embodiments, b7 is 3.

As generally defined herein, b8 is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. Incertain embodiments, b6 is 0. In certain embodiments, b8 is 1. Incertain embodiments, b8 is 2. In certain embodiments, b8 is 3. Incertain embodiments, b8 is 4.

As generally defined herein, b9 is independently 0, 1, 2, or 3. Incertain embodiments, b6 is 0. In certain embodiments, b9 is 1. Incertain embodiments, b9 is 2. In certain embodiments, b9 is 3.

As generally defined herein, b10 is independently 0 or an integer of 1to 10, inclusive. In certain embodiments, b10 is 0. In certainembodiments, b10 is 1. In certain embodiments, b10 is 2. In certainembodiments, b10 is 3. In certain embodiments, b10 is 4.

As generally defined herein, b11 is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7, or 8. As generally defined herein, b11 is independently 0, 1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10. In certain embodiments, b11 is 0. In certainembodiments, b11 is 1. In certain embodiments, b11 is 2. In certainembodiments, b11 is 3. In certain embodiments, b11 is 4. In certainembodiments, b11 is 5. In certain embodiments, b11 is 6. In certainembodiments, b11 is 7. In certain embodiments, b11 is 8. In certainembodiments, b11 is 9. In certain embodiments, b11 is 10.

In certain embodiments, B is selected from the group consisting of:

In certain embodiments, B is selected from the group consisting of:

In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, B is selected from the group consisting of:

In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, B is

In certain embodiments, B is

As generally defined herein, in Formula (I′), or Formula (I)-(VII), L isa divalent linker. In certain embodiments, L is a bond, —O—, —C(═O)—,—NR^(LB)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(LB)—, —NR^(LB)—, or —SO₂—, wherein R^(LB) isas defined herein. In certain embodiments, L is a bond. In certainembodiments, L is —O—. In certain embodiments, L is —C(═O)—. In certainembodiments, L is —NR^(LB)C(═O)—. In certain embodiments, L is—C(═O)NR^(LB)—. In certain embodiments, L is —NR^(LB)—. In certainembodiments, L is —NH—. In certain embodiments, L is —SO₂—. As usedherein, each instance of R^(LB) is independently hydrogen, optionallysubstituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, or a nitrogen protecting group. In certainembodiments, R^(LB) is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, R^(LB) isoptionally substituted alkyl. In certain embodiments, R^(LB) isoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, R^(LB) ismethyl. In certain embodiments, R^(LB) is a nitrogen protecting group.In certain embodiments, R^(LB) is acetyl, Bn, BOC, Cbz, Fmoc, or Ts. Incertain embodiments, R^(LB) and B are taken together with theirintervening atoms to form an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring.

In certain embodiments, L is —NR^(LB) C(═O)—, wherein R^(LB) ishydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substitutedaryl, or a nitrogen protecting group. In certain embodiments, L is—NHC(═O)—. In certain embodiments, L is —NR^(LB) C(═O)—, wherein R^(LB)is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, L is —NR^(LB)C(═O)—, wherein R^(LB) is methyl, ethyl, or propyl. In certainembodiments, L is —NR^(LB) C(═O)—, wherein R^(LB) is optionallysubstituted aryl. In certain embodiments, L is —NR^(LB) C(═O)—, whereinR^(LB) is phenyl. In certain embodiments, L is —NR^(LB) C(═O)—, whereinR^(LB) is 4-methylphenyl, 3-methylphenyl, or 2-methylphenyl. In certainembodiments, L is —NR^(LB)C(═O)—, wherein R^(LB) is 2,3-dimethylphenyl,2,4-dimethylphenyl, 2,5-dimethylphenyl, 2,6-dimethylphenyl,3,4-dimethylphenyl, 3,5-dimethylphenyl, or 3,6-dimethylphenyl. Incertain embodiments, L is —NR^(LB)C(═O)—, wherein R^(LB) is a nitrogenprotecting group. In certain embodiments, L is —NR^(LB)C(═O)—, whereinR^(LB) is acetyl, Bn, BOC, Cbz, Fmoc, or Ts.

In certain embodiments, L is —C(═O)NR^(LB)—, wherein R^(LB) is hydrogen,optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or anitrogen protecting group. In certain embodiments, L is —C(═O)NH—. Incertain embodiments, L is —C(═O)NR^(LB)—, wherein R^(LB) isunsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, L is —C(═O)NR^(LB)—,wherein R^(LB) is methyl, ethyl, or propyl. In certain embodiments, L is—C(═O)NR^(LB)—, wherein R^(LB) is optionally substituted aryl. Incertain embodiments, L is —C(═O)NR^(LB)—, wherein R^(LB) is phenyl. Incertain embodiments, L is —C(═O)NR^(LB)—, wherein R^(LB) is4-methylphenyl, 3-methylphenyl, or 2-methylphenyl. In certainembodiments, L is —C(═O)NR^(LB)—, wherein R^(LB) is 2,3-dimethylphenyl,2,4-dimethylphenyl, 2,5-dimethylphenyl, 2,6-dimethylphenyl,3,4-dimethylphenyl, 3,5-dimethylphenyl, or 3,6-dimethylphenyl. Incertain embodiments, L is —C(═O)NR^(LB)—, wherein R^(LB) is a nitrogenprotecting group. In certain embodiments, L is —C(═O)NR^(LB)—, whereinR^(LB) is acetyl, Bn, BOC, Cbz, Fmoc, or Ts.

In certain embodiments, L is —NR^(LB)—, wherein R^(LB) is hydrogen,optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or anitrogen protecting group. In certain embodiments, L is —NH—. In certainembodiments, L is —NR^(LB)—, wherein R^(LB) is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl.In certain embodiments, L is —NR^(LB)—, wherein R^(LB) is methyl, ethyl,or propyl. In certain embodiments, L is —NR^(LB)—, wherein R^(LB) isoptionally substituted aryl.

In certain embodiments, L is —NR^(LB)—, wherein R^(LB) is phenyl. Incertain embodiments, L is —NR^(LB)—, wherein R^(LB) is 4-methylphenyl,3-methylphenyl, or 2-methylphenyl. In certain embodiments, L is—NR^(LB)—, wherein R^(LB) is 2,3-dimethylphenyl, 2,4-dimethylphenyl,2,5-dimethylphenyl, 2,6-dimethylphenyl, 3,4-dimethylphenyl,3,5-dimethylphenyl, or 3,6-dimethylphenyl. In certain embodiments, L is—NR^(LB)—, wherein R^(LB) is a nitrogen protecting group. In certainembodiments, L is —NR^(LB)—, wherein R^(LB) is acetyl, Bn, BOC, Cbz,Fmoc, or Ts.

As generally defined herein, in Formula (I′) or Formula (I), Y is abond, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, optionally substituted C₁₋₆carbocyclylene, or optionally substituted heterocyclylene. In certainembodiments, Y is a bond. In certain embodiments, Y is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkylene. In certain embodiments, Y is unsubstitutedC₁₋₆ alkylene. In certain embodiments, Y is unsubstituted straight chainC₁₋₆ alkylene. In certain embodiments, Y is substituted straight chainC₁₋₆alkylene. In certain embodiments, Y is unsubstituted branched C₁₋₆alkylene. In certain embodiments, Y is substituted branched C₁₋₆alkylene.

In certain embodiments, Y is of the formula

wherein l^(y) indicates the point of attachment to X, l^(b) indicatesthe point of attachment to B; n is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6; each instanceof T is independently hydrogen, halogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl, or —OR^(T); and each instance of R^(T) is independently hydrogen,optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or an oxygen protecting group. Incertain embodiments, n is 0. In certain embodiments, n is 1. In certainembodiments, n is 2. In certain embodiments, n is 3. In certainembodiments, n is 4. In certain embodiments, n is 5. In certainembodiments, n is 6. In certain embodiments, at least one instance of Tis hydrogen. In certain embodiments, all instances of T are hydrogen. Incertain embodiments, at least one instance of T is halogen. In certainembodiments, at least two instances of T are halogen. In certainembodiments, one instance of T is halogen. In certain embodiments, oneinstance of T is F. In certain embodiments, at least two instances of Tare F. In certain embodiments, one instance of T is Cl. In certainembodiments, one instance of T is Br. In certain embodiments, oneinstance of T is I. In certain embodiments, one instance of T isoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, one instanceof T is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, one instanceof T is methyl. In certain embodiments, one instance of T is —OR^(T),where R^(T) is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, one instanceof T is —OH.

In certain embodiments, Y is of the formula

In certain embodiments, Y is of the formula

In certain embodiments, Y is of the formula

In certain embodiments, Y is of the formula

In certain embodiments, Y is of the formula

In certain embodiments, Y is of one of the following formulae:

In some embodiments, when A is optionally substituted phenyl orunsubstituted 5-membered heteroaryl, X is not —S—. In some embodiments,when A is phenyl or mono-substituted phenyl, X is not —S—. In someembodiments, when A is unsubstituted furan or unsubstituted thiophene, Xis not —S—. In some embodiments, when A is monosubsituted phenyl havingone substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, C₁₋₃alkyl, and C₁₋₃ alkoxy, X is not —S—.

In some embodiments, when A is optionally substituted phenyl orunsubstituted 5-membered heteroaryl, and X is —S—, L is —O— or —C(═O)—.In some embodiments, when A is phenyl or mono-substituted phenyl, and Xis —S—, L is —O— or —C(═O)—. In some embodiments, when A isunsubstituted furanyl or unsubstituted thiophenyl, and X is —S—, L is—O— or —C(═O)—. In some embodiments, when A is phenyl having amono-substituent selected from the group consisting of halogen, C₁₋₃alkyl, and C₁₋₃ alkoxy, and X is —S—, L is —O— or —C(═O)—.

In some embodiments, when A is optionally substituted phenyl orunsubstituted 5-membered heteroaryl, and X is —S—, B is not optionallysubstituted phenyl or optionally substituted bicyclic heteroaryl. Insome embodiments, when A is phenyl or mono-substituted phenyl, and X is—S—, B is not mono-substituted or di-substituted phenyl. In someembodiments, when A is unsubstituted furan or unsubstituted thiophene,and X is —S—, B is not a phenyl ring mono-substituted or di-substitutedby halogen, C₁₋₃ alkyl, or C₁₋₃ alkoxy.

In some embodiments, when A is optionally substituted phenyl orunsubstituted 5-membered heteroaryl; X is —S—; and L is a bond, B is notoptionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted 5-memberedheteroaryl. In some embodiments, when A is optionally substituted phenylor unsubstituted 5-membered heteroaryl; X is —S—; and L is —O—, B is notoptionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted 5-memberedheteroaryl. In some embodiments, when A is optionally substituted phenylor unsubstituted 5-membered heteroaryl; X is —S—; and L is—NR^(LB)C(═O)—, B is not optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionallysubstituted phenyl, or optionally substituted furan or optionallysubstituted thiophene. In some embodiments, when A is optionallysubstituted phenyl, unsubstituted furan or unsubstituted thiophene; X is—S—; and L is —NR^(LB) C(═O)—, R^(LB) and B are not taken together withtheir intervening atoms to form an optionally substituted heterocyclicring.

In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is a bond, and L is a bond. Incertain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is a bond, and L is a bond. In certainembodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene,and L is —O—. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, and L is —O—.

In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkylene, and L is a bond. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y isoptionally substituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, and L is a bond. In certainembodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene,and L is —NR^(LB)—. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, and L is —NR^(LB)—. In certain embodiments, Xis —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, and L is —SO₂—.In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₃alkylene, and L is —SO₂—. In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y isoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, and L is a bond. In certainembodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, and Lis a bond. In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionallysubstituted carbocyclylene, and L is a bond. In certain embodiments, Xis —NH—, Y is optionally substituted carbocyclylene, and L is a bond. Incertain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substitutedcarbocyclylene, and L is —NR^(LB)—. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Yis optionally substituted carbocyclylene, and L is —NR^(LB)—.

In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substitutedheterocyclylene, and L is a bond. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Yis optionally substituted heterocyclylene, and L is a bond. In certainembodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substitutedheterocyclylene, and L is —C(═O)—. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Yis optionally substituted heterocyclylene, and L is —C(═O)—.

In certain embodiments, X is O, Y is a bond, and L is a bond. In certainembodiments, X is S, Y is a bond, and L is a bond. In certainembodiments, X is optionally substituted heterocyclene, Y is a bond, andL is a bond. In certain embodiments, X is optionally substitutedheterocyclene, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, and L is—NR^(LB)—. In certain embodiments, X is optionally substitutedheterocyclene, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, and L is—NR^(LB)—. In certain embodiments, X is optionally substitutedheterocyclene, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, and L is —O—.In certain embodiments, X is optionally substituted heterocyclene, Y isoptionally substituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, and L is —O—. In certainembodiments, X is optionally substituted heterocyclene, Y is aoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, and L is a bond. In certainembodiments, X is optionally substituted heterocyclene, Y is aoptionally substituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, and L is a bond. In certainembodiments, X is optionally substituted heterocyclene, Y is a bond, andL is —O—.

In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is a bond, L is a bond, and Bis hydrogen. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is a bond, L is abond, and B is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y isoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is —O—, and B is hydrogen. Incertain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkylene, L is —O—, and B is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, X is—NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, L is —O—, and B ishydrogen.

In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkylene, L is —O—, and B is optionally substituted alkyl. In certainembodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, L is—O—, and B is optionally substituted alkyl. In certain embodiments, X is—NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is —O—, and B isoptionally substituted carbocyclyl. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Yis optionally substituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, L is —O—, and B is optionallysubstituted carbocyclyl. In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y isoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is —O—, and B is optionallysubstituted aryl. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, L is —O—, and B is optionally substitutedaryl. In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is —O—, and B is optionally substitutedheteroaryl. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, L is —O—, and B is optionally substitutedheteroaryl.

In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkylene, L is —NR^(LB)—, and R^(LB) and B are taken together with theirintervening atoms to form an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring.In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₃alkylene, L is —NR^(LB)—, and R^(LB) and B are taken together with theirintervening atoms to form an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring.

In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkylene, L is —NR^(LB)—, and B is optionally substituted alkyl. Incertain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₃alkylene, L is —NR^(LB)—, and B is optionally substituted alkyl. Incertain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkylene, L is —NR^(LB)—, and B is optionally substituted carbocyclyl.In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₃alkylene, L is —NR^(LB)—, and B is optionally substituted carbocyclyl.In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkylene, L is —NR^(LB)—, and B is optionally substituted aryl. Incertain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₃alkylene, L is —NR^(LB)—, and B is optionally substituted aryl.

In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkylene, L is —SO₂—, and B is optionally substituted aryl. In certainembodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, L is—SO₂—, and B is optionally substituted aryl. In certain embodiments, Xis —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is a bond,and B is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, L is a bond, and B is hydrogen. In certainembodiments, —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L isa bond, and B is optionally substituted alkyl. In certain embodiments,—NH—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, L is a bond, and B isoptionally substituted alkyl. In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Yis optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is a bond, and B isoptionally substituted heterocyclyl. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—,Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, L is a bond, and B isoptionally substituted heterocyclyl. In certain embodiments, X is—NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is a bond, and Bis optionally substituted aryl. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y isoptionally substituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, L is a bond, and B is optionallysubstituted aryl. In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y isoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is a bond, and B is optionallysubstituted heteroaryl. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y isoptionally substituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, L is a bond, and B is optionallysubstituted heteroaryl.

In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substitutedcarbocyclylene, L is a bond, and B is optionally substituted alkyl. Incertain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionally substitutedcarbocyclylene, L is a bond, and B is optionally substituted alkyl. Incertain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substitutedcarbocyclylene, L is —NR^(LB)—, and B is optionally substituted alkyl.In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionally substitutedcarbocyclylene, L is —NR^(LB)—, and B is optionally substituted alkyl.

In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substitutedheterocyclylene, L is a bond, and B is optionally substituted alkyl. Incertain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionally substitutedheterocyclylene, L is a bond, and B is optionally substituted alkyl. Incertain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substitutedheterocyclylene, L is a bond, and B is optionally substituted aryl. Incertain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionally substitutedheterocyclylene, L is a bond, and B is optionally substituted aryl. Incertain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substitutedheterocyclylene, L is a bond, and B is optionally substitutedheteroaryl. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionallysubstituted heterocyclylene, L is a bond, and B is optionallysubstituted heteroaryl.

In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substitutedheterocyclylene, L is —C(═O)—, and B is optionally substitutedheteroaryl. In certain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionallysubstituted heterocyclylene, L is —C(═O)—, and B is optionallysubstituted heteroaryl. In certain embodiments, X is —NR^(NX)—, Y isoptionally substituted heterocyclylene, L is —C(═O)—, and B is aryl. Incertain embodiments, X is —NH—, Y is optionally substitutedheterocyclylene, L is —C(═O)—, and B is aryl.

In certain embodiments, X is O, Y is a bond, L is a bond, and B ishydrogen. In certain embodiments, X is S, Y is a bond, L is a bond, andB is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, X is optionally substitutedheterocyclene, Y is a bond, L is a bond, and B is hydrogen. In certainembodiments, X is optionally substituted heterocyclene, Y is a bond, Lis a bond, and B is optionally substituted aryl. In certain embodiments,X is optionally substituted heterocyclene, Y is a bond, L is a bond, andB is optionally substituted aryl. In certain embodiments, X isoptionally substituted heterocyclene, Y is a bond, L is —NR^(LB)—, and Bis hydrogen or optionally substituted aryl. In certain embodiments, X isoptionally substituted heterocyclene, Y is a bond, L is a bond, and B isoptionally substituted aryl. In certain embodiments, X is optionallysubstituted heterocyclene, Y is a bond, L is —NR^(LB)—, and B isoptionally substituted aryl. In certain embodiments, X is optionallysubstituted heterocyclene, Y is a bond, L is —NH—, and B is hydrogen oroptionally substituted aryl. In certain embodiments, X is optionallysubstituted heterocyclene, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, Lis —NR^(LB)—, and B is optionally substituted alkyl. In certainembodiments, X is optionally substituted heterocyclene, Y is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is —NR^(LB)—, and B is optionallysubstituted aryl. In certain embodiments, X is optionally substitutedheterocyclene, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, L is—NR^(LB)—, and B is optionally substituted alkyl. In certainembodiments, X is optionally substituted heterocyclene, Y is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is —O—, and B is hydrogen. In certainembodiments, X is optionally substituted heterocyclene, Y is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is —O—, and B is optionally substitutedalkyl. In certain embodiments, X is optionally substitutedheterocyclene, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₃ alkylene, L is —O—, andB is optionally substituted alkyl. In certain embodiments, X isoptionally substituted heterocyclene, Y is a optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkylene, L is a bond, and B is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, X isoptionally substituted heterocyclene, Y is a optionally substituted C₁₋₃alkylene, L is a bond, and B is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, X isoptionally substituted heterocyclene, Y is a bond, L is —O—, and B ishydrogen. In certain embodiments, X is optionally substitutedheterocyclene, Y is a bond, L is —O—, and B is optionally substitutedalkyl.

Formula (IA) includes Z. In certain embodiments, Z is S. In certainembodiments, Z is O. In certain embodiments, Formula (IA) is not of theformula:

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (I):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₂, R₃, T, L, X, p, q, and n are asdescribed herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (II-i):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R₂, R₃, T, L, X, p, q, and n are as describedherein.

In certain embodiments, in Formula (I′), Formula (IA), or Formulae(I)-(VII), each instance of R₂ is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, unsubstituted alkyl,unsubstituted alkenyl, unsubstituted alkynyl, unsubstituted carbocyclyl,unsubstituted aryl, unsubstituted heterocyclyl, unsubstitutedheteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(═O)OR^(A),—C(═O)SR^(A), —C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A),—OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A), —OS(═O)₂R^(A),—SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), and —SO₂N(R^(B))₂; each instance of R₃ isindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen,—CN, —NO₂, —N₃, unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted alkenyl,unsubstituted alkynyl, unsubstituted carbocyclyl, unsubstituted aryl,unsubstituted heterocyclyl, unsubstituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A),—N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A),—C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A),—OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A), —OS(═O)₂R^(A),—SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), and —SO₂N(R^(B))₂; each instance of R^(A) isindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted alkenyl, unsubstituted alkynyl,unsubstituted carbocyclyl, unsubstituted heterocyclyl, unsubstitutedaryl, unsubstituted heteroaryl, and an oxygen protecting group; eachinstance of R^(B) is independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted alkenyl, unsubstitutedalkynyl, unsubstituted carbocyclyl, unsubstituted heterocyclyl,unsubstituted aryl, unsubstituted heteroaryl, and a nitrogen protectinggroup, or two R^(B) groups are taken together with their interveningatoms to form an unsubstituted heterocyclic ring. In certainembodiments, each instance of R₂ is independently selected from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, unsubstitutedalkyl, unsubstituted alkenyl, unsubstituted alkynyl, unsubstitutedcarbocyclyl, unsubstituted aryl, unsubstituted heterocyclyl,unsubstituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), and —C(═O)R^(A).In certain embodiments, each instance of R₃ is independently selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃,unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted alkenyl, unsubstituted alkynyl,unsubstituted carbocyclyl, unsubstituted aryl, unsubstitutedheterocyclyl, unsubstituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A),and —C(═O)R^(A).

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (II-a):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₁, R₂, R₃, X, T, p, q, and n are asdescribed herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (II-b):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₁, R₂, R₃, X, T, p, q, and n are asdescribed herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (II-c):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R¹, R₁, R₂, R₃, T, X, p, q, and n areas described herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (II-d):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R^(LB), R₁, R₂, R₃, T, X, p, q, and nare as described herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (II-e):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₁, R₂, R₃, T, X, p, and q are asdescribed herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (III):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₃, R₄, L, X, e, q, and n are asdescribed herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (III-a):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₃, R₄, X, e, q, and n are as describedherein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (III-b):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₃, R₄, X, e, q, and n are as describedherein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (III-c):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₃, R₄, X, e, q, and n are as describedherein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (IV):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₁, R₂, V, L, X, p, m, and n are asdescribed herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (IV-i):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R₂, X, T, V, L, p, m, and n are as describedherein.

As generally defined herein, in Formula (IV), each instance of V isindependently hydrogen, halogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl,optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl,optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl,—N(R^(V1))₂, or —OR^(V2); wherein R^(V1) is independently selected fromthe group consisting of hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl,optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl,optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl,optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, and anitrogen protecting group, or two R^(V1) groups are taken together withtheir intervening atoms to form an optionally substituted heterocyclicring; R^(V2) is independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl,optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heteroaryl, and an oxygen protecting group. Incertain embodiments, each instance of V is independently hydrogen,halogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or —OR^(V2); and eachinstance of R^(V2) is independently selected from the group consistingof hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substitutedalkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substitutedcarbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substitutedaryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, and oxygen protecting groups.In certain embodiments, V is hydrogen. In certain embodiments, V ishalogen (e.g., F, Cl, Br, or I). In certain embodiments, V is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl. In certain embodiments, V is unsubstituted C₁₋₆alkyl (e.g., methyl). In certain embodiments, V is —OR^(v2). In certainembodiments, V is —OH. In certain embodiments, V is —OR^(V), whereinR^(V) is independently optionally substituted alkyl or an oxygenprotecting group. In certain embodiments, V is —N(R^(V1))₂, wherein eachinstance of R^(V1) is independently hydrogen, optionally substitutedalkyl, or a nitrogen protecting group. In certain embodiments, V is—NHR^(V1), wherein R^(V1) is independently hydrogen, optionallysubstituted alkyl, or a nitrogen protecting group.

As generally defined herein, m is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.In some embodiments, m is 0. In some embodiments, m is 1. In someembodiments, m is 2. In some embodiments, m is 3. In some embodiments, mis 4. In some embodiments, m is 5. In some embodiments, m is 6.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (IV-a):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₁, R₂, X, T, p, m, and n are asdescribed herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (IV-b):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₁, R₂, T, X, p, m, and n are asdescribed herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (IV-c):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₁, R₂, T, X, p, m, and n are asdescribed herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (IV-d):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₁, R₂, T, X, p, and n are as describedherein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (V):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₄, L, X, e, s, and n are as describedherein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (V-a):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₄, X, e, s, and n are as describedherein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (V-b):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₄, X, e, s, and n are as describedherein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (V-c):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₄, X, e, s, and n are as describedherein.

As generally defined herein, in Formula (V), s is independently 0, 1, 2,3, 4, 5, or 6. In some embodiments, s is 0. In some embodiments, s is 1.In some embodiments, s is 2. In some embodiments, s is 3. In someembodiments, s is 4. In some embodiments, s is 5. In some embodiments, sis 6.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (VI):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R₁, T, X, L, B, p, and n are asdescribed herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is Formula (VI-1-a):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R₂, T, X, L, B, p, and n are as describedherein. In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula(VI-a):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R^(b0), R₁, R₂, T, X, L, n, p, and b0are as described herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (VI-b):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R^(b1), R^(bn), R₁, R₂, T, X, L, n, p,and b are as described herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (VI-c):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R^(b3), R₁, R₂, T, X, L, n, p, and b3are as described herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (VI-d):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R^(b4), R₁, R₂, T, X, L, n, p, and b4are as described herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (VI-e):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R^(b5), R₁, T, X, L, n, p, and b5 areas described herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (VI-f):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R^(b6), R₁, R₂, T, X, L, n, p, and b6are as described herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (VI-g):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R^(b7), R₁, R₂, T, X, L, n, p, and b7are as described herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (VI-h):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R^(b8), R₁, R₂, T, X, L, n, p, and b8are as described herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (VI-i):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R^(b9), R₁, R₂, T, X, L, n, p, and b9are as described herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (VI-j):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R^(b10), R₁, R₂, T, X, L, n, p, and b10are as described herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (VI-k):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R^(b11), R₁, R₂, T, X, L, n, p, and b11are as described herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (VI-m):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R^(b11), R₁, R₂, T, X, L, n, p, and b11are as described herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (VI-n):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R^(b11), R₁, R₂, T, X, L, n, p, and b11are as described herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (VII):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(N1), R^(Y1), X, L, R₁, R₂, R₃, p, Y1, and qare as described herein.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of Formula (VII-i):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein R^(Y1), X, L, R₂, R₃, p, Y1, and q are asdescribed herein.

As generally defined herein, R^(Y1) is independently selected from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted alkyl.

As generally defined herein, Y1 is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,or 8. In certain embodiments, Y1 is 0. In certain embodiments, Y1 is 1.In certain embodiments, Y1 is 2. In certain embodiments, Y1 is 3. Incertain embodiments, Y1 is 4. In certain embodiments, Y1 is 5. Incertain embodiments, Y1 is 6. In certain embodiments, Y1 is 7. Incertain embodiments, Y1 is 8.

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is one of the followingformulae:

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is of the following formula:

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is one of the followingformulae:

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is one of the followingformulae:

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is one of the followingformulae:

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is one of the followingformulae:

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is one of the followingformulae:

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is one of the followingformulae:

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is one of the followingformulae:

In certain embodiments, a provided compound is one of the followingformulae:

In certain embodiments, exemplary compounds of Formulae (I′) and (IA)include, but are not limited to:

In certain embodiments, exemplary compounds of Formula (I) include, butare not limited to:

Method of Synthesis

The present invention provides methods of preparing compounds of Formula(I′) and (IA). The present invention also provides methods of preparingcompounds of Formula (I)-(VII).

Compounds of the structure S-IV can be prepared from S-III bysubstitution reaction with RX (R is optionally substituted alkyl such asbenzyl, optionally substituted alkenyl such as allyl, or optionallysubstituted alkenyl heterocyclyl; LG is leaving group such as halogen).The general synthesis of compounds of Formula (S-III) from2-cyanoethanoic acid hydrazide of Formula (S-II) has been describedpreviously (M. R. H. Elmoghayar, S. O. Abdalla, M. Y. A.-S. Nasr, J.Heterocyclic Chem. 1984, 21, 781.)

Pharmaceutical Compositions

The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising acompound described herein, e.g., a compound of Formula (I′), Formula(IA) or Formulae (I)-(VII), or a pharmaceutically acceptable formthereof, as described herein, and a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient. The present invention also provides pharmaceuticalcompositions for use in treating and/or preventing a bacterial infectionin a subject comprising a compound described herein, e.g., a compound ofFormula (I′), Formula (IA), or Formulae (I)-(VII), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer,stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, or prodrug thereof, and apharmaceutically acceptable excipient. In certain embodiments, aprovided composition comprises two or more compounds described herein.In certain embodiments, a compound described herein, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, is provided in an effective amount in thepharmaceutical composition. In certain embodiments, the effective amountis a therapeutically effective amount. In certain embodiments, theeffective amount is an amount effective for inhibiting bacterial growth.In certain embodiments, the effective amount is an amount effective forkilling bacteria. In certain embodiments, the bacterium which is thecausative agent of the infection is a Gram-negative bacterium. Incertain embodiments, the Gram-negative bacterium is selected from thegroup consisting of Escherichia, Citrobacter, Enterobacter, Klebsiella,Proteus, Serratia, Shigella, Salmonella, Morganella, Providencia,Edwardsiella, Erwinia, Hafnia, Yersinia, Acinetobacter, Vibrio,Aeromonas, Pseudomonas, Haemophilus, Pasteurella, Campylobacter,Helicobacter, Branhamella, Moraxella, Neisseria, Veillonella,Fusobacterium, Bacteroides, Actinobacillus, Aggregatibacter,Agrobacterium, Porphyromonas, Prevotella, Ruminobacter, Roseburia,Caulobacter, Francisella, Borrelia, Treponema, Brucella, and Rickettsia.In certain embodiments, the Gram-negative bacterium is selected from thegroup consisting of Escherichia coli, Morganella morganii, Branhamellacatarrhalis, Veillonella parvula, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans,Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Caulobacter crescentus, andTreponema pallidum. In certain embodiments, the bacterium is aGram-positive bacterium. In certain embodiments, the bacterium is atleast one selected from the group consisting of Staphylococcus sp.,Enterococcus sp., Escherichia coli, Bacillus sp., Salmonella sp., andMycobacterium sp. In certain embodiments, the Gram-positive bacterium isselected from the group consisting of Staphylococcus, Streptococcus,Micrococcus, Peptococcus, Peptostreptococcus, Enterococcus, Bacillus,Clostridium, Lactobacillus, Listeria, Erysipelothrix, Propionibacterium,Eubacterium, Corynebacterium, Capnocytophaga, Bifidobacterium, andGardnerella.

In certain embodiments, the bacterium is a drug-resistant bacterium. Incertain embodiments the bacterium is selected from the group consistingof methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA),methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE),penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumonia, quinolone-resistantStaphylococcus aureus (QRSA), vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(VRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE), or multi-drug resistantMycobacterium tuberculosis (MDR-TB).

Pharmaceutically acceptable excipients include any and all solvents,diluents, or other liquid vehicles, dispersions, suspension aids,surface active agents, isotonic agents, thickening or emulsifyingagents, preservatives, solid binders, lubricants, and the like, assuited to the particular dosage form desired. General considerations informulation and/or manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions agents canbe found, for example, in Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, SixteenthEdition, E. W. Martin (Mack Publishing Co., Easton, Pa., 1980), andRemington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 21st Edition(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2005).

Pharmaceutical compositions described herein can be prepared by anymethod known in the art of pharmacology. In general, such preparatorymethods include the steps of bringing the compound of the presentinvention (the “active ingredient”) into association with a carrierand/or one or more other accessory ingredients, and then, if necessaryand/or desirable, shaping and/or packaging the product into a desiredsingle- or multi-dose unit.

Pharmaceutical compositions can be prepared, packaged, and/or sold inbulk, as a single unit dose, and/or as a plurality of single unit doses.As used herein, a “unit dose” is discrete amount of the pharmaceuticalcomposition comprising a predetermined amount of the active ingredient.The amount of the active ingredient is generally equal to the dosage ofthe active ingredient which would be administered to a subject and/or aconvenient fraction of such a dosage such as, for example, one-half orone-third of such a dosage.

Relative amounts of the active ingredient, the pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient, and/or any additional ingredients in apharmaceutical composition of the invention will vary, depending uponthe identity, size, and/or condition of the subject treated and furtherdepending upon the route by which the composition is to be administered.By way of example, the composition may comprise between 0.1% and 100%(w/w) active ingredient.

Pharmaceutically acceptable excipients used in the manufacture ofprovided pharmaceutical compositions include inert diluents, dispersingand/or granulating agents, surface active agents and/or emulsifiers,disintegrating agents, binding agents, preservatives, buffering agents,lubricating agents, and/or oils. Excipients such as cocoa butter andsuppository waxes, coloring agents, coating agents, sweetening,flavoring, and perfuming agents may also be present in the composition.

Exemplary diluents include calcium carbonate, sodium carbonate, calciumphosphate, dicalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, calcium hydrogenphosphate, sodium phosphate lactose, sucrose, cellulose,microcrystalline cellulose, kaolin, mannitol, sorbitol, inositol, sodiumchloride, dry starch, cornstarch, powdered sugar, and mixtures thereof.

Exemplary granulating and/or dispersing agents include potato starch,corn starch, tapioca starch, sodium starch glycolate, clays, alginicacid, guar gum, citrus pulp, agar, bentonite, cellulose and woodproducts, natural sponge, cation-exchange resins, calcium carbonate,silicates, sodium carbonate, cross-linked poly(vinyl-pyrrolidone)(crospovidone), sodium carboxymethyl starch (sodium starch glycolate),carboxymethyl cellulose, cross-linked sodium carboxymethyl cellulose(croscarmellose), methylcellulose, pregelatinized starch (starch 1500),microcrystalline starch, water insoluble starch, calcium carboxymethylcellulose, magnesium aluminum silicate (Veegum), sodium lauryl sulfate,quaternary ammonium compounds, and mixtures thereof.

Exemplary surface active agents and/or emulsifiers include naturalemulsifiers (e.g., acacia, agar, alginic acid, sodium alginate,tragacanth, chondrux, cholesterol, xanthan, pectin, gelatin, egg yolk,casein, wool fat, cholesterol, wax, and lecithin), colloidal clays(e.g., bentonite (aluminum silicate) and Veegum (magnesium aluminumsilicate)), long chain amino acid derivatives, high molecular weightalcohols (e.g., stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, oleyl alcohol, triacetinmonostearate, ethylene glycol distearate, glyceryl monostearate, andpropylene glycol monostearate, polyvinyl alcohol), carbomers (e.g.,carboxy polymethylene, polyacrylic acid, acrylic acid polymer, andcarboxyvinyl polymer), carrageenan, cellulosic derivatives (e.g.,carboxymethylcellulose sodium, powdered cellulose, hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose,methylcellulose), sorbitan fatty acid esters (e.g., polyoxyethylenesorbitan monolaurate (Tween 20), polyoxyethylene sorbitan (Tween 60),polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (Tween 80), sorbitan monopalmitate(Span 40), sorbitan monostearate (Span 60], sorbitan tristearate (Span65), glyceryl monooleate, sorbitan monooleate (Span 80)),polyoxyethylene esters (e.g., polyoxyethylene monostearate (Myrj 45),polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil, polyethoxylated castor oil,polyoxymethylene stearate, and Solutol), sucrose fatty acid esters,polyethylene glycol fatty acid esters (e.g., Cremophor™),polyoxyethylene ethers, (e.g., polyoxyethylene lauryl ether (Brij 30)),poly(vinyl-pyrrolidone), diethylene glycol monolaurate, triethanolamineoleate, sodium oleate, potassium oleate, ethyl oleate, oleic acid, ethyllaurate, sodium lauryl sulfate, Pluronic F68, Poloxamer 188, cetrimoniumbromide, cetylpyridinium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, docusatesodium, and/or mixtures thereof.

Exemplary binding agents include starch (e.g., cornstarch and starchpaste), gelatin, sugars (e.g., sucrose, glucose, dextrose, dextrin,molasses, lactose, lactitol, mannitol, etc.), natural and synthetic gums(e.g., acacia, sodium alginate, extract of Irish moss, panwar gum,ghatti gum, mucilage of isapol husks, carboxymethylcellulose,methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose,cellulose acetate, poly(vinyl-pyrrolidone), magnesium aluminum silicate(Veegum), and larch arabogalactan), alginates, polyethylene oxide,polyethylene glycol, inorganic calcium salts, silicic acid,polymethacrylates, waxes, water, alcohol, and/or mixtures thereof.

Exemplary preservatives include antioxidants, chelating agents,antimicrobial preservatives, antifungal preservatives, alcoholpreservatives, acidic preservatives, and other preservatives.

Exemplary antioxidants include alpha tocopherol, ascorbic acid, acorbylpalmitate, butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene,monothioglycerol, potassium metabisulfite, propionic acid, propylgallate, sodium ascorbate, sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, andsodium sulfite.

Exemplary chelating agents include ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid(EDTA) and salts and hydrates thereof (e.g., sodium edetate, disodiumedetate, trisodium edetate, calcium disodium edetate, dipotassiumedetate, and the like), citric acid and salts and hydrates thereof(e.g., citric acid monohydrate), fumaric acid and salts and hydratesthereof, malic acid and salts and hydrates thereof, phosphoric acid andsalts and hydrates thereof, and tartaric acid and salts and hydratesthereof. Exemplary antimicrobial preservatives include benzalkoniumchloride, benzethonium chloride, benzyl alcohol, bronopol, cetrimide,cetylpyridinium chloride, chlorhexidine, chlorobutanol, chlorocresol,chloroxylenol, cresol, ethyl alcohol, glycerin, hexetidine, imidurea,phenol, phenoxyethanol, phenylethyl alcohol, phenylmercuric nitrate,propylene glycol, and thimerosal.

Exemplary antifungal preservatives include butyl paraben, methylparaben, ethyl paraben, propyl paraben, benzoic acid, hydroxybenzoicacid, potassium benzoate, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, sodiumpropionate, and sorbic acid.

Exemplary alcohol preservatives include ethanol, polyethylene glycol,phenol, phenolic compounds, bisphenol, chlorobutanol, hydroxybenzoate,and phenylethyl alcohol.

Exemplary acidic preservatives include vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E,beta-carotene, citric acid, acetic acid, dehydroacetic acid, ascorbicacid, sorbic acid, and phytic acid.

Other preservatives include tocopherol, tocopherol acetate, deteroximemesylate, cetrimide, butylated hydroxyanisol (BHA), butylatedhydroxytoluened (BHT), ethylenediamine, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS),sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), sodium bisulfite, sodiummetabisulfite, potassium sulfite, potassium metabisulfite, Glydant Plus,Phenonip, methylparaben, Germall 115, Germaben II, Neolone, Kathon, andEuxyl. In certain embodiments, the preservative is an anti-oxidant. Inother embodiments, the preservative is a chelating agent.

Exemplary buffering agents include citrate buffer solutions, acetatebuffer solutions, phosphate buffer solutions, ammonium chloride, calciumcarbonate, calcium chloride, calcium citrate, calcium glubionate,calcium gluceptate, calcium gluconate, D-gluconic acid, calciumglycerophosphate, calcium lactate, propanoic acid, calcium levulinate,pentanoic acid, dibasic calcium phosphate, phosphoric acid, tribasiccalcium phosphate, calcium hydroxide phosphate, potassium acetate,potassium chloride, potassium gluconate, potassium mixtures, dibasicpotassium phosphate, monobasic potassium phosphate, potassium phosphatemixtures, sodium acetate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride, sodiumcitrate, sodium lactate, dibasic sodium phosphate, monobasic sodiumphosphate, sodium phosphate mixtures, tromethamine, magnesium hydroxide,aluminum hydroxide, alginic acid, pyrogen-free water, isotonic saline,Ringer's solution, ethyl alcohol, and mixtures thereof.

Exemplary lubricating agents include magnesium stearate, calciumstearate, stearic acid, silica, talc, malt, glyceryl behanate,hydrogenated vegetable oils, polyethylene glycol, sodium benzoate,sodium acetate, sodium chloride, leucine, magnesium lauryl sulfate,sodium lauryl sulfate, and mixtures thereof.

Exemplary natural oils include almond, apricot kernel, avocado, babassu,bergamot, black current seed, borage, cade, camomile, canola, caraway,carnauba, castor, cinnamon, cocoa butter, coconut, cod liver, coffee,corn, cotton seed, emu, eucalyptus, evening primrose, fish, flaxseed,geraniol, gourd, grape seed, hazel nut, hyssop, isopropyl myristate,jojoba, kukui nut, lavandin, lavender, lemon, litsea cubeba, macademianut, mallow, mango seed, meadowfoam seed, mink, nutmeg, olive, orange,orange roughy, palm, palm kernel, peach kernel, peanut, poppy seed,pumpkin seed, rapeseed, rice bran, rosemary, safflower, sandalwood,sasquana, savoury, sea buckthorn, sesame, shea butter, silicone,soybean, sunflower, tea tree, thistle, tsubaki, vetiver, walnut, andwheat germ oils. Exemplary synthetic oils include, but are not limitedto, butyl stearate, caprylic triglyceride, capric triglyceride,cyclomethicone, diethyl sebacate, dimethicone 360, isopropyl myristate,mineral oil, octyldodecanol, oleyl alcohol, silicone oil, and mixturesthereof.

Liquid dosage forms for oral and parenteral administration includepharmaceutically acceptable emulsions, microemulsions, solutions,suspensions, syrups and elixirs. In addition to the active ingredients,the liquid dosage forms may comprise inert diluents commonly used in theart such as, for example, water or other solvents, solubilizing agentsand emulsifiers such as ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, ethylcarbonate, ethyl acetate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, propyleneglycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, dimethylformamide, oils (e.g., cottonseed,groundnut, corn, germ, olive, castor, and sesame oils), glycerol,tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, polyethylene glycols and fatty acid estersof sorbitan, and mixtures thereof. Besides inert diluents, the oralcompositions can include adjuvants such as wetting agents, emulsifyingand suspending agents, sweetening, flavoring, and perfuming agents. Incertain embodiments for parenteral administration, the conjugates of theinvention are mixed with solubilizing agents such as Cremophorrm,alcohols, oils, modified oils, glycols, polysorbates, cyclodextrins,polymers, and mixtures thereof.

Injectable preparations, for example, sterile injectable aqueous oroleaginous suspensions can be formulated according to the known artusing suitable dispersing or wetting agents and suspending agents. Thesterile injectable preparation can be a sterile injectable solution,suspension or emulsion in a nontoxic parenterally acceptable diluent orsolvent, for example, as a solution in 1,3-butanediol. Among theacceptable vehicles and solvents that can be employed are water,Ringer's solution, U.S.P. and isotonic sodium chloride solution. Inaddition, sterile, fixed oils are conventionally employed as a solventor suspending medium. For this purpose any bland fixed oil can beemployed including synthetic mono- or diglycerides. In addition, fattyacids such as oleic acid are used in the preparation of injectables.

The injectable formulations can be sterilized, for example, byfiltration through a bacterial-retaining filter, or by incorporatingsterilizing agents in the form of sterile solid compositions which canbe dissolved or dispersed in sterile water or other sterile injectablemedium prior to use.

In order to prolong the effect of a drug, it is often desirable to slowthe absorption of the drug from subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.This can be accomplished by the use of a liquid suspension ofcrystalline or amorphous material with poor water solubility. The rateof absorption of the drug then depends upon its rate of dissolutionwhich, in turn, may depend upon crystal size and crystalline form.Alternatively, delayed absorption of a parenterally administered drugform is accomplished by dissolving or suspending the drug in an oilvehicle.

Compositions for rectal or vaginal administration are typicallysuppositories which can be prepared by mixing the conjugates of thisinvention with suitable non-irritating excipients or carriers such ascocoa butter, polyethylene glycol or a suppository wax which are solidat ambient temperature but liquid at body temperature and therefore meltin the rectum or vaginal cavity and release the active ingredient.

Solid dosage forms for oral administration include capsules, tablets,pills, powders, and granules. In such solid dosage forms, the activeingredient is mixed with at least one inert, pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient or carrier such as sodium citrate or dicalcium phosphateand/or a) fillers or extenders such as starches, lactose, sucrose,glucose, mannitol, and silicic acid, b) binders such as, for example,carboxymethylcellulose, alginates, gelatin, polyvinylpyrrolidinone,sucrose, and acacia, c) humectants such as glycerol, d) disintegratingagents such as agar, calcium carbonate, potato or tapioca starch,alginic acid, certain silicates, and sodium carbonate, e) solutionretarding agents such as paraffin, f) absorption accelerators such asquaternary ammonium compounds, g) wetting agents such as, for example,cetyl alcohol and glycerol monostearate, h) absorbents such as kaolinand bentonite clay, and i) lubricants such as talc, calcium stearate,magnesium stearate, solid polyethylene glycols, sodium lauryl sulfate,and mixtures thereof. In the case of capsules, tablets and pills, thedosage form may comprise buffering agents.

Solid compositions of a similar type can be employed as fillers in softand hard-filled gelatin capsules using such excipients as lactose ormilk sugar as well as high molecular weight polyethylene glycols and thelike. The solid dosage forms of tablets, dragees, capsules, pills, andgranules can be prepared with coatings and shells such as entericcoatings and other coatings well known in the pharmaceutical formulatingart. They may optionally comprise opacifying agents and can be of acomposition that they release the active ingredient(s) only, orpreferentially, in a certain part of the intestinal tract, optionally,in a delayed manner. Examples of embedding compositions which can beused include polymeric substances and waxes. Solid compositions of asimilar type can be employed as fillers in soft and hard-filled gelatincapsules using such excipients as lactose or milk sugar as well as highmolecular weight polyethylene glycols and the like.

The active ingredient can be in micro-encapsulated form with one or moreexcipients as noted above. The solid dosage forms of tablets, dragees,capsules, pills, and granules can be prepared with coatings and shellssuch as enteric coatings, release controlling coatings and othercoatings well known in the pharmaceutical formulating art. In such soliddosage forms the active ingredient can be admixed with at least oneinert diluent such as sucrose, lactose, or starch. Such dosage forms maycomprise, as is normal practice, additional substances other than inertdiluents, e.g., tableting lubricants and other tableting aids such amagnesium stearate and microcrystalline cellulose. In the case ofcapsules, tablets, and pills, the dosage forms may comprise bufferingagents. They may optionally comprise opacifying agents and can be of acomposition that they release the active ingredient(s) only, orpreferentially, in a certain part of the intestinal tract, optionally,in a delayed manner. Examples of embedding compositions which can beused include polymeric substances and waxes.

Dosage forms for topical and/or transdermal administration of a compoundof this invention may include ointments, pastes, creams, lotions, gels,powders, solutions, sprays, inhalants and/or patches. Generally, theactive ingredient is admixed under sterile conditions with apharmaceutically acceptable carrier and/or any needed preservativesand/or buffers as can be required. Additionally, the present inventioncontemplates the use of transdermal patches, which often have the addedadvantage of providing controlled delivery of an active ingredient tothe body. Such dosage forms can be prepared, for example, by dissolvingand/or dispensing the active ingredient in the proper medium.Alternatively or additionally, the rate can be controlled by eitherproviding a rate controlling membrane and/or by dispersing the activeingredient in a polymer matrix and/or gel.

Suitable devices for use in delivering intradermal pharmaceuticalcompositions described herein include short needle devices. Intradermalcompositions can be administered by devices which limit the effectivepenetration length of a needle into the skin. Jet injection deviceswhich deliver liquid vaccines to the dermis via a liquid jet injectorand/or via a needle which pierces the stratum corneum and produces a jetwhich reaches the dermis are suitable. Ballistic powder/particledelivery devices which use compressed gas to accelerate vaccine inpowder form through the outer layers of the skin to the dermis aresuitable. Alternatively or additionally, conventional syringes can beused in the classical mantoux method of intradermal administration.

Formulations suitable for topical administration include, but are notlimited to, liquid and/or semi liquid preparations such as liniments,lotions, oil in water and/or water in oil emulsions such as creams,ointments and/or pastes, and/or solutions and/or suspensions.Topically-administrable formulations may, for example, comprise fromabout 1% to about 10% (w/w) active ingredient, although theconcentration of the active ingredient can be as high as the solubilitylimit of the active ingredient in the solvent. Formulations for topicaladministration may further comprise one or more of the additionalingredients described herein.

A pharmaceutical composition of the invention can be prepared, packaged,and/or sold in a formulation suitable for pulmonary administration viathe buccal cavity. Such a formulation may comprise dry particles whichcomprise the active ingredient and which have a diameter in the rangefrom about 0.5 to about 7 nanometers or from about 1 to about 6nanometers. Such compositions are conveniently in the form of drypowders for administration using a device comprising a dry powderreservoir to which a stream of propellant can be directed to dispersethe powder and/or using a self propelling solvent/powder dispensingcontainer such as a device comprising the active ingredient dissolvedand/or suspended in a low-boiling propellant in a sealed container. Suchpowders comprise particles wherein at least 98% of the particles byweight have a diameter greater than 0.5 nanometers and at least 95% ofthe particles by number have a diameter less than 7 nanometers.Alternatively, at least 95% of the particles by weight have a diametergreater than 1 nanometer and at least 90% of the particles by numberhave a diameter less than 6 nanometers. Dry powder compositions mayinclude a solid fine powder diluent such as sugar and are convenientlyprovided in a unit dose form.

Low boiling propellants generally include liquid propellants having aboiling point of below 65° F. at atmospheric pressure. Generally thepropellant may constitute 50 to 99.9% (w/w) of the composition, and theactive ingredient may constitute 0.1 to 20% (w/w) of the composition.The propellant may further comprise additional ingredients such as aliquid non-ionic and/or solid anionic surfactant and/or a solid diluent(which may have a particle size of the same order as particlescomprising the active ingredient).

Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention formulated for pulmonarydelivery may provide the active ingredient in the form of droplets of asolution and/or suspension. Such formulations can be prepared, packaged,and/or sold as aqueous and/or dilute alcoholic solutions and/orsuspensions, optionally sterile, comprising the active ingredient, andmay conveniently be administered using any nebulization and/oratomization device. Such formulations may further comprise one or moreadditional ingredients including, but not limited to, a flavoring agentsuch as saccharin sodium, a volatile oil, a buffering agent, a surfaceactive agent, and/or a preservative such as methylhydroxybenzoate. Thedroplets provided by this route of administration may have an averagediameter in the range from about 0.1 to about 200 nanometers.

Formulations described herein as being useful for pulmonary delivery areuseful for intranasal delivery of a pharmaceutical composition of theinvention. Another formulation suitable for intranasal administration isa coarse powder comprising the active ingredient and having an averageparticle from about 0.2 to 500 micrometers. Such a formulation isadministered by rapid inhalation through the nasal passage from acontainer of the powder held close to the nares.

Formulations for nasal administration may, for example, comprise fromabout as little as 0.1% (w/w) and as much as 100% (w/w) of the activeingredient, and may comprise one or more of the additional ingredientsdescribed herein. A pharmaceutical composition of the invention can beprepared, packaged, and/or sold in a formulation for buccaladministration. Such formulations may, for example, be in the form oftablets and/or lozenges made using conventional methods, and maycontain, for example, 0.1 to 20% (w/w) active ingredient, the balancecomprising an orally dissolvable and/or degradable composition and,optionally, one or more of the additional ingredients described herein.Alternately, formulations for buccal administration may comprise apowder and/or an aerosolized and/or atomized solution and/or suspensioncomprising the active ingredient. Such powdered, aerosolized, and/oraerosolized formulations, when dispersed, may have an average particleand/or droplet size in the range from about 0.1 to about 200 nanometers,and may further comprise one or more of the additional ingredientsdescribed herein.

A pharmaceutical composition of the invention can be prepared, packaged,and/or sold in a formulation for ophthalmic administration. Suchformulations may, for example, be in the form of eye drops including,for example, a 0.1/1.0% (w/w) solution and/or suspension of the activeingredient in an aqueous or oily liquid carrier. Such drops may furthercomprise buffering agents, salts, and/or one or more other of theadditional ingredients described herein. Otheropthalmically-administrable formulations which are useful include thosewhich comprise the active ingredient in microcrystalline form and/or ina liposomal preparation. Ear drops and/or eye drops are contemplated asbeing within the scope of this invention.

Although the descriptions of pharmaceutical compositions provided hereinare principally directed to pharmaceutical compositions which aresuitable for administration to humans, it will be understood by theskilled artisan that such compositions are generally suitable foradministration to animals of all sorts. Modification of pharmaceuticalcompositions suitable for administration to humans in order to renderthe compositions suitable for administration to various animals is wellunderstood, and the ordinarily skilled veterinary pharmacologist candesign and/or perform such modification with ordinary experimentation.

Compounds provided herein are typically formulated in dosage unit formfor ease of administration and uniformity of dosage. It will beunderstood, however, that the total daily usage of the compositions ofthe present invention will be decided by the attending physician withinthe scope of sound medical judgment. The specific therapeuticallyeffective dose level for any particular subject or organism will dependupon a variety of factors including the disease, disorder, or conditionbeing treated and the severity of the disorder; the activity of thespecific active ingredient employed; the specific composition employed;the age, body weight, general health, sex and diet of the subject; thetime of administration, route of administration, and rate of excretionof the specific active ingredient employed; the duration of thetreatment; drugs used in combination or coincidental with the specificactive ingredient employed; and like factors well known in the medicalarts.

The compounds and compositions provided herein can be administered byany route, including enteral (e.g., oral), parenteral, intravenous,intramuscular, intra-arterial, intramedullary, intrathecal,subcutaneous, intraventricular, transdermal, interdermal, rectal,intravaginal, intraperitoneal, topical (as by powders, ointments,creams, and/or drops), mucosal, nasal, bucal, sublingual; byintratracheal instillation, bronchial instillation, and/or inhalation;and/or as an oral spray, nasal spray, and/or aerosol. Specificallycontemplated routes are oral administration, intravenous administration(e.g., systemic intravenous injection), regional administration viablood and/or lymph supply, and/or direct administration to an affectedsite. In general the most appropriate route of administration willdepend upon a variety of factors including the nature of the agent(e.g., its stability in the environment of the gastrointestinal tract),and/or the condition of the subject (e.g., whether the subject is ableto tolerate oral administration).

The exact amount of a compound required to achieve an effective amountwill vary from subject to subject, depending, for example, on species,age, and general condition of a subject, severity of the side effects ordisorder, identity of the particular compound(s), mode ofadministration, and the like. The desired dosage can be delivered threetimes a day, two times a day, once a day, every other day, every thirdday, every week, every two weeks, every three weeks, or every fourweeks. In certain embodiments, the desired dosage can be delivered usingmultiple administrations (e.g., two, three, four, five, six, seven,eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, or moreadministrations).

In certain embodiments, an effective amount of a compound foradministration one or more times a day to a 70 kg adult human maycomprise about 0.0001 mg to about 3000 mg, about 0.0001 mg to about 2000mg, about 0.0001 mg to about 1000 mg, about 0.001 mg to about 1000 mg,about 0.01 mg to about 1000 mg, about 0.1 mg to about 1000 mg, about 1mg to about 1000 mg, about 1 mg to about 100 mg, about 10 mg to about1000 mg, or about 100 mg to about 1000 mg, of a compound per unit dosageform.

In certain embodiments, the compounds of the invention may be at dosagelevels sufficient to deliver from about 0.001 mg/kg to about 100 mg/kg,from about 0.01 mg/kg to about 50 mg/kg, preferably from about 0.1 mg/kgto about 40 mg/kg, preferably from about 0.5 mg/kg to about 30 mg/kg,from about 0.01 mg/kg to about 10 mg/kg, from about 0.1 mg/kg to about10 mg/kg, and more preferably from about 1 mg/kg to about 25 mg/kg, ofsubject body weight per day, one or more times a day, to obtain thedesired therapeutic effect.

It will be appreciated that dose ranges as described herein provideguidance for the administration of provided pharmaceutical compositionsto an adult. The amount to be administered to, for example, a child oran adolescent can be determined by a medical practitioner or personskilled in the art and can be lower or the same as that administered toan adult.

Also encompassed by the invention are kits (e.g., pharmaceutical packs)to treat or prevent bacterial infections. The kits provided may comprisean inventive pharmaceutical composition or compound and a container(e.g., a vial, ampule, bottle, syringe, and/or dispenser package, orother suitable container). The kits provided may comprise an additionaltherapeutically active agents include, but are not limited to,antibiotics, anti-viral agents, anesthetics, anti-coagulants, inhibitorsof an enzyme, steroidal agents, steroidal or non-steroidalanti-inflammatory agents, antihistamine, immunosuppressant agents,antigens, vaccines, antibodies, decongestant, sedatives, opioids,pain-relieving agents, analgesics, anti-pyretics, hormones, andprostaglandins, etc. In some embodiments, provided kits may optionallyfurther include a second container comprising a pharmaceutical excipientfor dilution or suspension of an inventive pharmaceutical composition orcompound. In some embodiments, the inventive pharmaceutical compositionor compound provided in the container and the second container arecombined to form one unit dosage form.

Method of Use and Treatment

The present invention provides compounds and pharmaceutical compositionsuseful for inhibiting bacterial growth. The present invention providescompounds and pharmaceutical compositions useful for killing bacteria.In one aspect, the present invention provides methods for inhibitingbacterial growth or killing bacteria comprising administering aneffective amount of a compound described herein (e.g., a compound ofFormula (I′), Formula (IA), or Formulae (I)-(VII)), or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof), to a subject in need of treatment. In another aspect,the present invention provides methods for treating or preventingbacterial infection comprising administering an effective amount of acompound described herein (e.g., a compound of Formula (I′), Formula(IA), or Formulae (I)-(VII)), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, hydrate, polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer,isotopically labeled derivative, or prodrug thereof), to a subject inneed of treatment. In certain embodiments, the compound is not of theformula:

In certain embodiments, the effective amount is a therapeuticallyeffective amount. In certain embodiments, the effective amount is aprophylactically effective amount. In certain embodiments, the subjectis suffering from a bacterial infection. In certain embodiments, thesubject is susceptible to having a bacterial infection. In certainembodiments, the subject has been exposed or is at risk of being exposedto a pathogenic microorganism. The infection may be prevented or atleast the chances of infection may be reduced by the administration of aprophylactic amount of a compound described herein.

In yet another aspect, provided is a method of treating or preventing abacterial infection caused by bacteria that are resistant to othertreatments. In certain embodiments, provided is a method of treating orpreventing a bacterial infection caused by bacteria that are multi-drugtolerant. In certain embodiments, provided is a method of treating orpreventing a bacterial infection caused by bacteria that are multi-drugresistant. In certain embodiments, provided is a method of treating orpreventing a bacterial infection caused by bacteria that neither grownor die in the presence other treatments. In certain embodiments,provided is a method of treating or preventing a bacterial infectioncaused by bacteria that neither grow nor die as a result of othertreatments. In certain embodiments, provided methods can be conducted invivo (i.e., by administration to a subject). For example, in certainembodiments, provided is a method of treating and/or preventing abacterial infection comprising administering an effective amount of acompound of the present invention, e.g., a compound of Formula (I′),Formula (IA), or Formulae (I)-(VII), or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer,isotopically labeled derivative, or prodrug thereof, to a subject with abacterial infection or at risk of developing a bacterial infection.

For example, in certain embodiments, provided is a method of treating amicrobial infection comprising contacting an effective amount of thecompound of the present invention with a microorganism. In certainembodiments, provided is an in vitro method of treating microbialinfection comprising contacting an effective amount of the compound ofthe present invention with a microorganism in a cell culture. In certainembodiments, provided is an in vivo method of treating microbialinfection comprising administering an effective amount of the compoundof the present invention to a subject with a microbial infection. Incertain embodiments, the microorganism is a bacterium.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a method of killingbacteria in a subject comprising administering an effective amount of acompound described herein, or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt,solvate, hydrate, polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer,isotopically labeled derivative, or prodrug thereof. In certainembodiments, the compounds described herein inhibit bacterial cell wallbiosynthesis. In certain embodiments, the compounds described hereininhibit the synthesis of peptidoglycan (PG), the polysaccharide strandscontaining peptide cross bridges in the bacterial cell walls. In certainembodiments, the compounds described herein inhibit the cross-linking ofpolysaccharide strands. In certain embodiments, the compounds describedherein cause bacterial death by inhibiting the synthesis ofpeptidoglycan (PG). In certain embodiments, the compounds describedherein cause bacterial death by inhibiting the synthesis ofpolysaccharide strands in the bacteria cell wall, where thepolysaccharide strands are formed by peptidoglycan glycosyltransferases(PGTs).

The present invention provides use of a compound of the presentinvention, e.g., a compound of Formula (I′), Formula (IA), or Formulae(I)-(VII), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate,polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeledderivative, or prodrug thereof, for the manufacture of a medicament foruse in treating and/or preventing a bacterial infection in a subject inneed thereof. In certain embodiments, the present invention provides acompound of the present invention, e.g., a compound of Formula (I′),Formula (IA), or Formulae (I)-(VII), or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer,isotopically labeled derivative, or prodrug thereof, for use in treatingand/or preventing a bacterial infection in a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the bacterial infection being treated orprevented is an infection with a Gram-positive bacteria. ExemplaryGram-positive bacteria include, but are not limited to, Staphylococcus,Streptococcus, Micrococcus, Peptococcus, Peptostreptococcus,Enterococcus, Bacillus, Clostridium, Lactobacillus, Listeria,Erysipelothrix, Propionibacterium, Eubacterium, Corynebacterium,Capnocytophaga, Bifidobacterium, and Gardnerella. ExemplaryGram-positive bacteria include, but are not limited to, Staphylococcus,Streptococcus, Micrococcus, Peptococcus, Peptostreptococcus,Enterococcus, Bacillus, Clostridium, Lactobacillus, Listeria,Erysipelothrix, Propionibacterium, Eubacterium, and Corynebacterium. Incertain embodiments, the Gram-positive bacteria is a bacteria of thephylum Firmicutes. In certain embodiments, the bacteria is a member ofthe phylum Firmicutes and the genus Enterococcus, i.e., the bacterialinfection is an Enterococcus infection. Exemplary Enterococci bacteriainclude, but are not limited to, E. avium, E. durans, E. faecalis, E.faecium, E. gallinarum, E. solitarius, E. casseliflavus, and E.raffinosus. In certain embodiments, the Enterococcus infection is an E.faecalis infection. In certain embodiments, the Enterococcus infectionis an E. faecium infection. In certain embodiments, the bacteria is amember of the phylum Firmicutes and the genus Staphylococcus, i.e., thebacterial infection is a Staphylococcus infection. ExemplaryStaphylococci bacteria include, but are not limited to, S. arlettae, S.aureus, S. auricularis, S. capitis, S. caprae, S. carnous, S.chromogenes, S. cohii, S. condimenti, S. croceolyticus, S. delphini, S.devriesei, S. epidermis, S. equorum, S. felis, S. fluroettii, S.gallinarum, S. haemolyticus, S. hominis, S. hyicus, S. intermedius, S.kloosii, S. leei, S. lenus, S. lugdunesis, S. lutrae, S. lyticans, S.massiliensis, S. microti, S. muscae, S. nepalensis, S. pasteuri, S.penttenkoferi, S. piscifermentans, S. psuedointermedius, S.psudolugdensis, S. pulvereri, S. rostri, S. saccharolyticus, S.saprophyticus, S. schleiferi, S. sciuri, S. simiae, S. simulans, S.stepanovicii, S. succinus, S. vitulinus, S. warneri, and S. xylosus. Incertain embodiments, the Staphylococcus infection is an S. aureusinfection. In certain embodiments, the Staphylococcus infection is an S.epidermis infection.

In certain embodiments, the bacterial infection being treated orprevented is an infection with a Gram-negative bacteria. ExemplaryGram-negative bacteria include, but are not limited to, Escherichia,Citrobacter, Enterobacter, Klebsiella, Proteus, Serratia, Shigella,Salmonella, Morganella, Providencia, Edwardsiella, Erwinia, Hafnia,Yersinia, Acinetobacter, Vibrio, Aeromonas, Pseudomonas, Haemophilus,Pasteurella, Campylobacter, Helicobacter, Branhamella, Moraxella,Neisseria, Veillonella, Fusobacterium, Bacteroides, Actinobacillus,Aggregatibacter, Agrobacterium, Porphyromonas, Prevotella, Ruminobacter,Roseburia, Caulobacter, Francisella, Borrelia, Treponema, Brucella, andRickettsia. In certain embodiments, the bacterium is selected from thegroup consisting of Escherichia coli, Morganella morganii, Branhamellacatarrhalis, Veillonella parvula, Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans,Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, Caulobacter crescentus, andTreponema pallidum. Exemplary Gram-negative bacteria include, but arenot limited to, Escherichia coli, Caulobacter crescentus, Pseudomonasaeruginosa, Agrobacterium tumefaciens, Branhamella catarrhalis,Citrobacter diversus, Enterobacter aerogenes, Klebsiella pneumoniae,Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella typhimurium, Neisseria meningitidis,Serratia marcescens, Shigella sonnei, Neisseria gonorrhoeae,Acinetobacter baumannii, Salmonella enteriditis, Fusobacteriumnucleatum, Veillonella parvula, Bacteroides forsythus, Actinobacillusactinomycetemcomitans, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans,Porphyromonas gingivalis, Helicobacter pylori, Francisella tularensis,Yersinia pestis, Morganella morganii, Edwardsiella tarda, Acinetobacterbaumannii and Haemophilus influenzae. In certain embodiments, theGram-negative bacteria species is Escherichia coli, Bacillus sp.,Salmonella sp., and Mycobacterium sp.

In certain embodiments, the bacterial infection is resistant to otherantibiotic therapy. For example, in certain embodiments, the bacterialinfection is vancomycin resistant (VR). In certain embodiments, thebacterial infection is a vancomycin-resistant E. faecalis infection. Incertain embodiments, the bacterial infection is a vancomycin-resistantE. faecium infection. In certain embodiments, the bacterial infection isa vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA) infection. Incertain embodiments, the bacterial infection is a vancomycin-resistantEnterococci (VRE) infection. In certain embodiments, the bacterialinfection is methicillin-resistant (MR). In certain embodiments, thebacterial infection is a methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA)infection. In certain embodiments, the bacterial infection ismethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE) infection. Incertain embodiments, the bacterial infection is a penicillin-resistantStreptococcus pneumonia infection. In certain embodiments, the bacterialinfection is a quinolone-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (QRSA)infection. In certain embodiments, the bacterial infection is multi-drugresistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.

In another aspect, the compounds of the present invention inducehypersusceptibility of Gram-negative bacteria to the provided compounds.In certain embodiments, the present invention provides a method oftreating and/or preventing a Gram-negative infection with a combinationof at least one compound provided herein and another antibiotic. Incertain embodiments, the additional antibiotic is typically inactiveagainst Gram-negative bacteria.

In another aspect, the compounds of the present invention inhibit thegrowth of or kill rapidly dividing cells such as stimulated inflammatorycells. Thus, the present invention also contemplates the treatment of adisease, disorder, or condition associated with abnormal cellularproliferation, such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, inflammatorydiseases, and diabetic retinopathy.

Thus, in one aspect, provided is a method of treating cancer comprisingadministering an effective amount of the compound of the presentinvention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate,polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeledderivative, or prodrug thereof to a subject.

In another aspect, provided is a method of treating an autoimmunedisease comprising administering an effective amount of the compound ofthe present invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,hydrate, polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopicallylabeled derivative, or prodrug thereof to a subject.

In yet another aspect, provided is a method of treating an inflammatorydisease comprising administering the compound of the present inventionor a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof to a subject.

In yet another aspect, provided is a method of treating diabeticretinopathy comprising administering an effective amount of the compoundof the present invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,hydrate, polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopicallylabeled derivative, or prodrug thereof to a subject.

Compounds provided herein are typically formulated in dosage unit formfor ease of administration and uniformity of dosage. It will beunderstood, however, that the total daily usage of the compositions ofthe present invention will be decided by the attending physician withinthe scope of sound medical judgment. The specific therapeuticallyeffective dose level for any particular subject or organism will dependupon a variety of factors including the disease, disorder, or conditionbeing treated and the severity of the disorder; the activity of thespecific active ingredient employed; the specific composition employed;the age, body weight, general health, sex and diet of the subject; thetime of administration, route of administration, and rate of excretionof the specific active ingredient employed; the duration of thetreatment; drugs used in combination or coincidental with the specificactive ingredient employed; and like factors well known in the medicalarts.

The compounds and compositions provided herein can be administered byany route, including enteral (e.g., oral), parenteral, intravenous,intramuscular, intra-arterial, intramedullary, intrathecal,subcutaneous, intraventricular, transdermal, interdermal, rectal,intravaginal, intraperitoneal, topical (as by powders, ointments,creams, and/or drops), mucosal, nasal, bucal, sublingual; byintratracheal instillation, bronchial instillation, and/or inhalation;and/or as an oral spray, nasal spray, and/or aerosol. Specificallycontemplated routes are oral administration, intravenous administration(e.g., systemic intravenous injection), regional administration viablood and/or lymph supply, and/or direct administration to an affectedsite. In general the most appropriate route of administration willdepend upon a variety of factors including the nature of the agent(e.g., its stability in the environment of the gastrointestinal tract),the condition of the subject (e.g., whether the subject is able totolerate oral administration), etc.

The exact amount of a compound required to achieve an effective amountwill vary from subject to subject, depending, for example, on species,age, and general condition of a subject, severity of the side effects ordisorder, identity of the particular compound(s), mode ofadministration, and the like. The desired dosage can be delivered threetimes a day, two times a day, once a day, every other day, every thirdday, every week, every two weeks, every three weeks, or every fourweeks. In certain embodiments, the desired dosage can be delivered usingmultiple administrations (e.g., two, three, four, five, six, seven,eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, or moreadministrations).

In certain embodiments, an effective amount of a compound foradministration one or more times a day to a 70 kg adult human maycomprise about 0.0001 mg to about 3000 mg, about 0.0001 mg to about 2000mg, about 0.0001 mg to about 1000 mg, about 0.001 mg to about 1000 mg,about 0.01 mg to about 1000 mg, about 0.1 mg to about 1000 mg, about 1mg to about 1000 mg, about 1 mg to about 100 mg, about 10 mg to about1000 mg, or about 100 mg to about 1000 mg, of a compound per unit dosageform.

In certain embodiments, the compounds of the invention may beadministered orally or parenterally at dosage levels sufficient todeliver from about 0.001 mg/kg to about 100 mg/kg, from about 0.01 mg/kgto about 50 mg/kg, preferably from about 0.1 mg/kg to about 40 mg/kg,preferably from about 0.5 mg/kg to about 30 mg/kg, from about 0.01 mg/kgto about 10 mg/kg, from about 0.1 mg/kg to about 10 mg/kg, and morepreferably from about 1 mg/kg to about 25 mg/kg, of subject body weightper day, one or more times a day, to obtain the desired therapeuticeffect.

It will be appreciated that dose ranges as described herein provideguidance for the administration of provided pharmaceutical compositionsto an adult. The amount to be administered to, for example, a child oran adolescent can be determined by a medical practitioner or personskilled in the art and can be lower or the same as that administered toan adult.

It will be also appreciated that a compound or composition, as describedherein, can be administered in combination with one or more additionaltherapeutically active agents. The compounds or compositions can beadministered in combination with additional therapeutically activeagents that improve their bioavailability, reduce and/or modify theirmetabolism, inhibit their excretion, and/or modify their distributionwithin the body. It will also be appreciated that the therapy employedmay achieve a desired effect for the same disorder, and/or it mayachieve different effects.

The compound or composition can be administered concurrently with, priorto, or subsequent to, one or more additional therapeutically activeagents. In general, each agent will be administered at a dose and/or ona time schedule determined for that agent. In will further beappreciated that the additional therapeutically active agent utilized inthis combination can be administered together in a single composition oradministered separately in different compositions. The particularcombination to employ in a regimen will take into account compatibilityof the inventive compound with the additional therapeutically activeagent and/or the desired therapeutic effect to be achieved. In general,it is expected that additional therapeutically active agents utilized incombination be utilized at levels that do not exceed the levels at whichthey are utilized individually. In some embodiments, the levels utilizedin combination will be lower than those utilized individually.

Exemplary additional therapeutically active agents include, but are notlimited to, antibiotics, anti-viral agents, anesthetics,anti-coagulants, inhibitors of an enzyme, steroidal agents, steroidal ornon-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, antihistamine, immunosuppressantagents, antigens, vaccines, antibodies, decongestant, sedatives,opioids, pain-relieving agents, analgesics, anti-pyretics, hormones, andprostaglandins, etc. Therapeutically active agents include small organicmolecules such as drug compounds (e.g., compounds approved by the USFood and Drug Administration as provided in the Code of FederalRegulations (CFR)), peptides, proteins, carbohydrates, monosaccharides,oligosaccharides, polysaccharides, nucleoproteins, mucoproteins,lipoproteins, synthetic polypeptides or proteins, small molecules linkedto proteins, glycoproteins, steroids, nucleic acids, DNAs, RNAs,nucleotides, nucleosides, oligonucleotides, antisense oligonucleotides,lipids, hormones, vitamins and cells.

In certain embodiments, the additional therapeutically agent is anantibiotic. Exemplary antibiotics include, but are not limited to,penicillins (e.g., penicillin, amoxicillin), cephalosporins (e.g.,cephalexin), macrolides (e.g., erythromycin, clarithormycin,azithromycin, troleandomycin), fluoroquinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin,levofloxacin, ofloxacin), sulfonamides (e.g., co-trimoxazole,trimethoprim), tetracyclines (e.g., tetracycline, chlortetracycline,oxytetracycline, demeclocycline, methacycline, sancycline, doxycline,aureomycin, terramycin, minocycline, 6-deoxytetracycline, lymecycline,meclocycline, methacycline, rolitetracycline, and glycylcyclineantibiotics (e.g., tigecycline)), aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin,tobramycin, paromomycin), aminocyclitol (e.g., spectinomycin),chloramphenicol, sparsomycin, quinupristin/dalfoprisin (Syndercid™),

In certain embodiments, the antibiotic is a ribosome-targetingantibiotic. Antibiotics target ribosomes at distinct locations withinfunctionally relevant sites. They exert their inhibitory action bydiverse modes, including competing with substrate binding, interferingwith ribosomal dynamics, minimizing ribosomal mobility, facilitatingmiscoding, hampering the progression of the mRNA chain, and blocking thenascent protein exit tunnel. Examples of antibiotics that reveal novelribosomal properties or enforced otherwise observed findings include thefollowing: decoding (paromomycin); mRNA progression (spectinomycin);A-site binding to the small (tetracycline antibiotic) and the large(chloramphenicol) subunits; PTC mobility (sparsomycin); tRNA rotatorymotion (quinupristin/dalfoprisin), and tunnel gating (troleandomycin);see Yonath, Annu. Rev. Biochem. (2005) 74:649-679.

In certain embodiments, the compound used in any of the methods asdescribed herein include, but are not limited to compounds of Formulae(I′), (IA), and (I)-(VII). In certain embodiments, the compound used inany of the methods as described herein include, but are not limited to:

In certain embodiments, the compound used in any of the methods asdescribed herein include, but are not limited to:

EXAMPLES Chemical Syntheses

In order that the invention described herein may be more fullyunderstood, the following examples are set forth. It should beunderstood that these examples are for illustrative purposes only andare not to be construed as limiting this invention in any manner.

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

AcOH acetic acidCV column volumesd doubletDCM dichloromethaneDMSO dimethylsulfoxideEt₂O diethyl etherEtOAc ethyl acetateh hoursLCMS liquid chromatography and mass spectrometryMeCN acetonitrileMeOH methanolm multipletmin minutesmL millilitremol/M mole/molarmmol millimoleNMR nuclear magnetic resonanceq quartetquin quintetrt retention times singletSNAP KP-SILBiotage trade name for a range of columnst tripletTBME tert-butyl methyl etherTFA 2,2,2-trifluoroacetic acidTMS trimethylsilylμL microliterμm micrometer

NMR Spectrometers: Bruker Avance III HD 500 MHz NMR; Bruker Avance IIIHD 250 MHz NMR.

LCMS methods: LCMS Method A refers to high pH analysis using a mobilephase consisting of 2 mM ammonium bicarbonate, buffered to pH10 in agradient of 1-100% MeCN in water over 2.1 min at a flow rate of 1mL/min. The stationary phase consisted of a Phenomenex Gemini-NX C18Part No. 00B-4453-B0, 2.0×50 mm, 3 μm. The experiment was run at 60° C.LCMS Method B refers to low pH analysis using a mobile phase consistingof 0.1% formic acid in a gradient of 5-100% MeCN in water over 5.8 minat a flow rate of 0.6 mL/min. The stationary phase consisted of aPhenomenex Kinetex-XB C18 Part No. 00D-4498-AN, 2.1×100 mm, 1.7 μm. Theexperiment was run at 40° C. LCMS Method C refers to low pH analysisusing a mobile phase consisting of 0.1% formic acid in a gradient of5-100% MeCN in water over 1.6 min at a flow rate of 1 mL/min. Thestationary phase consisted of a Supelco Ascentis Express C18, Part No.53802-U, 2.1×30 mm, 2.7 μm. The experiment was run at 40° C. LCMS MethodD refers to low pH analysis using a mobile phase consisting of 0.1%formic acid in a gradient of 5-100% MeCN in water over 2.7 min at a flowrate of 1 mL/min. The stationary phase consisted of a Waters AtlantisdC18, Part No. 186001295, 2.1×100 mm, 3 μm. The experiment was run at40° C. LCMS Method E refers to low pH analysis using a mobile phaseconsisting of 0.1% formic acid in a gradient of 5-100% MeCN in waterover 7 min at a flow rate of 0.6 mL/min. The stationary phase consistedof a Waters SymmetryShield RP8, Part No. WAT094257, 2.1×50 mm, 3.5 μm.The experiment was run at room temperature. LCMS Method F refers to lowpH analysis using a mobile phase consisting of 0.1% formic acid in agradient of 5-100% MeCN in water over 5.4 min at a flow rate of 0.6mL/min. The stationary phase consisted of a Waters Atlantis dC18, PartNo. 186001295, 2.1×100 mm, 3 μm. The experiment was run at 40° C. LCMSMethod G refers to low pH analysis using a mobile phase consisting of0.1% formic acid in a gradient of 5-100% MeCN in water over 2.7 min at aflow rate of 1.0 mL/min. The stationary phase consisted of a WatersSymmetryShield RP8, Part No. WAT094257, 2.1×50 mm, 3.5 μm. Theexperiment was run at 40° C. LCMS Method H refers to low pH analysis forhydrophobic compounds using a mobile phase consisting of 0.1% formicacid in a gradient of 5-100% MeCN in water over 1.83 min, then 100% MeCNfor 0.42 min, at a flow rate of 1.2 mL/min. The stationary phaseconsisted of a Phenomenex Kinetex Core-Shell C8, 2.1×50 mm, 5 μm. Theexperiment was run at 40° C. HPLC Method A refers to low pH purificationusing a mobile phase consisting of 0.1% formic acid in a gradient of30-95% MeCN in water over 10 min at a flow rate of 40 mL/min. Thestationary phase consisted of a Waters Sunfire™ C18 OBD™, 30×100 mm, 10μm. HPLC Method B refers to high pH purification using a mobile phaseconsisting of 0.2% ammonium hydroxide in a gradient of 30-95% MeCN inwater over 10 min at a flow rate of 40 mL/min. The stationary phaseconsisted of a Waters XBridge™ C18 OBD™, 30×100 mm, 10 μm. HPLC Method Crefers to neutral pH purification using a mobile phase consisting of agradient of 10-100% MeCN in water over 14 min at a flow rate of 40mL/min. The stationary phase consisted of a Waters Sunfire™ C18 OBD™,30×100 mm, 10 μm.

Scheme 1 describes the synthetic route to Examples 1 and 2

3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propan-1-ol—Compound A

4-chloro-3-methylphenol (1.25 g, 8.77 mmol) was dissolved in 10% NaOH inwater (10 mL) and 3-bromopropan-1-ol (637 μl, 7.01 mmol) was added. Thereaction mixture was heated to reflux for 18 h. Two further portions of3-bromopropan-1-ol (637 μL, 7.01 mmol) were added and the reaction washeated to reflux for a further 3 h after each addition. The reactionmixture was diluted with water (10 mL) and extracted with Et₂O (3×20mL). The combined organics were washed with 10% aq. NaOH (10 mL) andbrine (10 mL). The combined organics were dried over Na₂SO₄, filteredand evaporated to dryness to give 1.93 g. The product was purified bycolumn chromatography (Biotage, 50 g SNAP KP-SIL, 100% DCM, 10 CV) togive 1.14 g (73%) of the title compound as a pale yellow oil.

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.21 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.78 (d, J=2.9Hz, 1H), 6.72-6.62 (m, 1H), 4.08 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.85 (t, J=5.9 Hz,2H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.06-1.98 (m, 2H). LCMS Method A: rt 1.14 min, 100%;m/z 223.1 (MNa⁺)

3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl methanesulfonate—Compound B

3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propan-1-ol (300 mg, 1.5 mmol) was dissolvedin DCM (3 mL) and cooled to 0° C. Triethylamine (414 μL, 2.99 mmol) wasadded followed by dropwise addition of methanesulfonyl chloride (127 μL,1.64 mmol) in DCM (3 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at 0° C. for3 h. The reaction mixture was diluted with DCM (30 mL), poured onto icewater and the aqueous layer was removed. The organics were washed with2×10% HCl (10 mL), brine (5 mL), sat NaHCO₃ (10 mL) and brine (10 mL).The organics were filtered through a hydrophobic frit and evaporated todryness to give 375 mg of the title compound as a pale yellow oil.

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.24-7.16 (m, 1H), 6.80-6.74 (m, 1H),6.70-6.60 (m, 1H), 4.43 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 4.05 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 2.99(s, 3H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.25-2.16 (m, 2H). LCMS Method A: rt 1.59 min,100%; m/z 296.0 (MNH₄ ⁺).

N-({[(4-tert-butylphenyl)formamido]methanethioyl}amino)-2-cyanoacetamide—CompoundC

2-cyanoacetohydrazide (1.64 g, 16.51 mmol) was dissolved in acetone (40mL) and 4-tert-butylbenzoyl isothiocyanate (3.62 g, 16.51 mmol) wasadded portionwise. The reaction mixture was heated to reflux for 90 min.The reaction mixture was evaporated to dryness to give an orange oil.This was triturated with water. The solid formed was filtered off anddried under vacuum, affording 5.06 g of the title compound.

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.58 (s, 1H), 11.66 (s, 1H), 11.22 (s, 1H),7.93 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.56 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.88 (s, 2H), 1.32 (s,9H). LCMS Method A: rt 1.07 min, 100%; m/z 319.0 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example1

N-({[(4-tert-butylphenyl)formamido]methanethioyl}amino)-2-cyanoacetamide(6.06 g, 19.03 mmol) was dissolved in 5% KOH in water (60 mL) and thereaction mixture was heated to reflux for 90 min. The reaction mixturewas acidified to pH 1 with 2M aq. HCl. The precipitate formed wascollected and dried under vacuum. The product was then triturated withheptanes, affording 5.13 g of the title compound.

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 13.54 (s, 1H), 11.77 (s, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 7.57 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.02 (s, 1H), 1.33 (s, 9H). LCMS MethodA: rt 0.84 min, 83%; m/z 301.0 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl]sulfanyl}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example2

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(340 mg, 1.13 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (313 mg, 2.26 mmol) were dissolved inacetone (6 mL) and 3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl methanesulfonate(375 mg, 1.35 mmol) was added. The reaction mixture was heated at 65° C.for 18 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated to dryness. The crudeproduct was diluted with DCM (60 mL) and water (20 mL) and a pale orangesuspension formed. EtOAc (20 mL) was added which gave solution. Theaqueous layer was removed and the organics were washed with water (3×15mL). The organic layer was passed through a hydrophobic frit andevaporated to dryness. The product was purified by column chromatography(Biotage, 25 g SNAP KP-SIL, 0-50% EtOAc in Heptane, 10 CV) to give 36 mgof the title compound as a pale yellow solid.

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 10.37 (s, 1H), 8.45-8.33 (m, 2H),7.57-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.22 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.82 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H),6.77-6.66 (m, 1H), 6.03 (s, 1H), 4.14 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 3.68 (t, J=7.2Hz, 2H), 2.48-2.37 (m, 2H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 1.37 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B:rt 5.20 min, 97%; m/z 483.1 (MH⁺)

Examples 3-13 can be synthesized in a manner analogous to that forExample 2 using the appropriate isothiocyanates and alkylating agents.Scheme 2 describes the synthetic route to Example 14.

2-[3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione—CompoundD

4-chloro-3-methylphenol (1 g, 7.01 mmol) was dissolved in THF (10 mL) atroom temperature. Tetrabutyl ammonium iodide (518.11 mg, 1.4 mmol) and2-(3-bromopropyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione (2.07 g, 7.71 mmol) wereadded followed by Cs₂CO₃ (4.11 g, 12.62 mmol). The reaction mixture wasstirred at 50° C. for 18 h, then at room temperature for 72 h. Aprecipitate was filtered off and triturated from MeOH to give 1.15 g ofthe title compound as a white powder.

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) 7.91-7.78 (m, 4H), 7.23 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H),6.74 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 6.69-6.59 (m, 1H), 4.00 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 3.76(t, J=6.7 Hz, 2H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.10-2.00 (m, 2H). LCMS Method A: rt1.77 min, 98%; m/z 347.0 (M+NH₃, 100%), 330 (MH⁺).

4-(3-aminopropoxy)-1-chloro-2-methylbenzene—Compound E

2-[3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione(1.15 g, 3.49 mmol) was dissolved in Ethanol (2 mL). Hydrazine hydrate(1:1) (1.02 mL, 20.92 mmol) was added and the reaction was heated to 60°C. for 3 h. At 1 h the reaction mixture was immobile due to a white ppt,and further ethanol (4 mL) was added to aid stirring. The reactionmixture was cooled to room temperature and evaporated to dryness. Theresulting solid was washed with Et₂O and filtered, the filtrate wasevaporated to dryness to give the title compound as an off-white solid(638 mg, 92%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.08 (br. s, 2H), 7.30 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),6.96 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (dd, J=8.7, 3.0 Hz, 1H), 4.05 (t, J=6.2 Hz,2H), 2.97-2.86 (m, 2H), 2.03 (quin, J=6.4 Hz, 2H). LCMS Method A: rt1.44 min, 99%; m/z 200.0 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—CompoundF

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(1 g, 3.3 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (920 mg, 6.66 mmol) were stirred in acetone(20 mL) and heated to 60° C. Iodomethane (228 μl, 3.7 mmol) in acetone(10 mL) was added and the reaction mixture heated to reflux for 1 h. Thereaction was concentrated and dry-loaded onto silica. Columnchromatography (Biotage, 100 g SNAP KP-SIL, 0-5% MeOH in DCM 10 CV)afforded the title compound as a yellow solid (1 g, 48%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.72 (s, 1H), 8.42-8.29 (m, 2H), 7.63-7.47(m, 2H), 5.95 (s, 1H), 2.79 (s, 3H), 1.34 (s, 9H). LCMS Method A: rt1.17 min, 85%; m/z 315.0 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example14

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(50 mg, 0.16 mmol) was dissolved in acetonitrile (1 mL).4-(3-aminopropoxy)-1-chloro-2-methylbenzene (95 mg, 0.48 mmol) wasadded. 250 μL DMF was added to aid solubilisation. The reaction mixturewas heated to 130° C. in the microwave for 3 h. The reaction mixture wasevaporated to dryness and purified by column chromatography (Biotage, 10g SNAP KP-SIL, 0-100% TBME in heptane, 12 CV), affording the titlecompound as a yellow solid (5.1 mg, 7%).

¹H NMR (250 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.41-8.29 (m, 1H), 8.25-8.15 (m, 2H),7.47-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.29-7.17 (m, 1H), 6.98-6.85 (m, 1H), 6.82-6.73 (m,1H), 5.69 (s, 1H), 4.08 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 3.85-3.70 (m, 2H), 2.23 (s,3H), 2.18-2.05 (m, 2H), 1.31 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 4.83 min, 97%;m/z 466.1 (MH⁺).

Examples 15 to 36 were synthesized by reacting Compound F withcommercially available amines as illustrated in Scheme 3.

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example15

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(100 mg, 0.32 mmol) was dissolved in acetonitrile (2 mL). p-methoxybenzylamine (131 mg, 0.95 mmol) was added. The reaction mixture washeated to 130° C. in a microwave for 1 h. The reaction mixture wasevaporated to dryness and purified by column chromatography (Biotage, 10g SNAP KP-SIL, 0-100% TBME in heptane, 10 CV, then 0-10% MeOH in TBME, 5CV), affording the title compound as a white solid (67 mg, 50%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.33-8.21 (m, 2H), 7.53-7.47 (m, 2H),7.39-7.34 (m, 2H), 6.89-6.84 (m, 2H), 5.66 (s, 1H), 4.79 (s, 2H), 3.73(s, 3H), 1.36 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 4.20 min, 97%; m/z 404.2 (MH⁺).

4-(butylamino)-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example16

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(50 mg, 0.16 mmol) was dissolved in butan-1-amine (500 μL, 5.06 mmol).The reaction mixture was heated to 115° C. in a microwave for 15 min.The reaction mixture was evaporated to dryness and purified by columnchromatography (Biotage, 10 g SNAP KP-SIL, 25-100% EtOAc in Heptane 10CV), affording the title compound as a white solid (15 mg, 28%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.26 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.50 (d, J=8.6Hz, 2H), 5.63 (s, 1H), 3.72 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.80-1.69 (m, 2H),1.55-1.43 (m, 2H), 1.36 (s, 9H), 1.02 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H). LCMS Method B:rt 4.38 min, 96%; m/z 340.2 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylamino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example17

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(50 mg, 0.16 mmol) was dissolved in methylamine (297 μL, 2.39 mmol, 33%wt in ethanol). The reaction mixture was heated to 115° C. in amicrowave for 15 mins. The reaction mixture was evaporated to drynessand purified by column chromatography (Biotage, 10 g SNAP KP-SIL, 0-100%TBME in Heptane 10 CV, 100% TBME 5 CV), affording the title compound asa white solid (19 mg, 37%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.32-8.24 (m, 2H), 7.57-7.45 (m, 2H),5.66 (s, 1H), 3.23 (s, 3H), 1.37 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.52 min,92%; m/z 298.2 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example18

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(100 mg, 0.32 mmol) was dissolved in 1-methylpiperazine (1 mL, 9.02mmol). The reaction was stirred at room temperature for 2 h, thenconcentrated. The residue was dissolved in DMSO and purified using HPLCMethod A, affording the title compound as a yellow powder (11.5 mg, 9%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.29 (s, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H),7.40 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 5.77 (s, 1H), 4.58 (s, 4H), 3.00 (s, 4H), 2.52(s, 3H), 1.29 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.28 min, 93%; m/z 367.3 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-[(1-methylpiperidin-4-yl)amino]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example19

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and 1-methylpiperidin-4-amine (32 μl, 0.25 mmol) weredissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated to 135°C. in microwave for 3 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLCMethod A, affording the title compound (32.1 mg, 33%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.51 (s, 1H), 8.24 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H),7.44 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.20 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 5.80 (s, 1H), 4.46 (s,1H), 3.52 (m, 2H), 2.87 (d, J=12.1 Hz, 2H), 2.80 (s, 3H), 2.43-2.28 (m,2H), 2.23 (d, J=11.9 Hz, 2H), 1.33 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.21 min,100%; m/z 381.3 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(4-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example20

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and piperidin-4-ol (77 mg, 0.76 mmol) were dissolvedin Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reaction was heated to 50° C. in a sealed tubefor 18 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLC Method A, affordingthe title compound (24 mg, 24%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.22 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.49 (d, J=8.7Hz, 2H), 5.67 (s, 1H), 4.96 (d, J=13.3 Hz, 2H), 4.05-3.90 (m, 1H),3.89-3.76 (m, 2H), 2.09-1.99 (m, 2H), 1.76-1.57 (m, 2H), 1.36 (s, 9H).LCMS Method B: rt 3.32 min, 99%; m/z 368.3 (MH⁺)

4-[4-(benzyloxy)piperidin-1-yl]-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example21

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.19 mmol) and 4-(benzyloxy)piperidine (62 mg, 0.32 mmol) weredissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reaction mixture was heated to 120°C. in microwave for 16 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLCMethod A, affording the title compound (17.8 mg, 20%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.29 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.47 (d, J=8.7Hz, 2H), 7.41-7.33 (m, 4H), 7.32-7.27 (m, 1H), 5.83 (s, 1H), 4.61 (s,2H), 4.56-4.47 (m, 2H), 4.06-3.98 (m, 2H), 3.81-3.72 (m, 1H), 2.10-2.01(m, 2H), 1.93-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.35 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 4.82 min,100%; m/z 458.3 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-[(3-hydroxypropyl)amino]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example22

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and 3-aminopropan-1-ol (537 mg, 7.15 mmol) werestirred in a sealed tube at room temperature for 22 h. The mixture wasthen concentrated and purified using HPLC Method A, affording the titlecompound (52.0 mg, 32%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.34-8.14 (m, 2H), 7.58-7.40 (m, 2H),5.66 (s, 1H), 3.82 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.72 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 1.98(quin, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 1.36 (s, 9H). LCMS Method A: rt 1.71 min, 99%; m/z342.5 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-[(3-phenylpropyl)amino]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example23

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(100 mg, 0.32 mmol) and 3-phenylpropan-1-amine (51 mg, 0.64 mmol) weredissolved in Pyridine (1.0 mL). The reaction was heated to 80° C. in asealed tube for 3 h, then concentrated and filtered through a pad ofsilica gel. The filtrate was concentrated and triturated with 1:1toluene:heptane to afford the title compound as a white solid (5 mg,4%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.19 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.49 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 7.37-7.04 (m, 5H), 5.63 (s, 1H), 3.72 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.77(t, J=7.4 Hz, 2H), 2.09 (quin, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H). LCMS MethodB: rt 4.59 min, 99%; m/z 402.3 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example24

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(100 mg, 0.32 mmol) and 3-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)propan-1-amine (87 mg, 0.70mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (1.0 mL). The reaction was heated to80° C. in a sealed tube for 4 h, then concentrated and filtered througha pad of silica gel. The filtrate was concentrated and triturated with1:1 toluene:heptane to afford the title compound as a white solid (45mg, 36%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.22 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.73 (s, 1H),7.51 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (s, 1H), 7.00 (s, 1H), 5.66 (s, 1H), 4.21(t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.74 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 2.27 (quin, J=6.8 Hz, 2H),1.38 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.25 min, 98%; m/z 392.2 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example25

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and (2-aminoethyl)dimethylamine (67 mg, 0.76 mmol)were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reaction was heated to 50° C.in a sealed tube for 18 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLCMethod A, affording the title compound (36.0 mg, 38%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.27 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 8.15 (s, 1H), 7.91(t, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 5.69 (s, 1H), 3.70 (m, 2H),2.64-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.26 (s, 6H), 1.32 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.18min, 93%; m/z 355.2 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-[(2-hydroxy-2-methylpropyl)amino]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example26

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and 1-amino-2-methylpropan-2-ol (59 μl, 1.27 mmol)were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reaction was heated to 60° C.in a sealed tube for 18 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLCMethod A, affording the title compound as a white solid (19.0 mg, 21%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.29 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.48 (d, J=8.6Hz, 2H), 6.49 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 5.86 (s, 1H), 3.76 (d, J=6.2 Hz, 2H),1.37 (s, 6H), 1.35 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.51 min, 100%; m/z 356.2(MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-[(3-methoxypropyl)amino]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example27

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.19 mmol) was dissolved in 3-methoxypropan-1-amine (500 μl,4.66 mmol). The reaction mixture was heated to 130° C. in microwave for2 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLC Method A, affording thetitle compound as a white solid (11.6 mg, 17%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.27 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 8.19 (t, J=6.1, 5.4Hz, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 5.68 (s, 1H), 3.66 (q, J=6.5 Hz, 2H),3.44 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 3.26 (s, 3H), 1.93 (quin, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 1.33(s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.80 min, 100%; m/z 356.2 (MH+, 100%)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-[(pentan-2-yl)amino]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example28

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.19 mmol) and pentan-2-amine (100.17 μl, 0.95 mmol) weredissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated to 130°C. in microwave for 2 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLCMethod A, affording the title compound as an off-white solid (6.1 mg,9%).

1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.88 (s, 1H), 8.27 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.94(d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 5.69 (s, 1H), 4.46 (m, 1H),1.80-1.71 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.52 (m, 1H), 1.39-1.31 (m, 11H), 1.29 (d, J=6.7Hz, 3H), 0.91 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H). LCMS Method B: rt 4.58 min, 94%; m/z354.3 (MH+, 100%)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-[(4-phenylbutyl)amino]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example29

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.19 mmol) was dissolved in 4-phenylbutan-1-amine (500 μl, 3.15mmol). The reaction mixture was heated to 130° C. in microwave for 2 h,then concentrated and purified using HPLC Method A, affording the titlecompound as an off-white solid (16.1 mg, 20%).

1H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.26 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 3H), 7.51 (d, J=8.5 Hz,2H), 7.27-7.18 (m, 4H), 7.14 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 5.68 (s, 1H), 3.63 (m,2H), 2.66-2.62 (m, 2H), 1.77-1.61 (m, 4H), 1.33 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B:rt 4.80 min, 100%; m/z 416.3 (MH+, 100%)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(2,3-dimethylphenoxy)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example30

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(100 mg, 0.32 mmol) and 3-(2,3-dimethylphenoxy)propan-1-amine (171.05mg, 0.95 mmol) were dissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (2 mL). The reactionmixture was heated to 130° C. in microwave for 2 h, then concentratedand purified using HPLC Method A, affording the title compound (17.0 mg,11%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.37-8.28 (m, 2H), 7.48-7.42 (m, 2H),7.04 (t, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.79 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 6.73 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H),6.21 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 5.79 (s, 1H), 4.15 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 4.10-3.94(m, 2H), 2.32-2.26 (m, 5H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 1.36 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B:rt 4.91 min, 95%; m/z 446.3 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(cyclohexyloxy)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example31

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(100 mg, 0.32 mmol) and 3-(cyclohexyloxy)propan-1-amine (150 mg, 0.95mmol) were dissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (2 mL) and DMF (0.25 mL) was addedto aid heating. The reaction mixture was heated to 130° C. in microwavefor 4 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLC Method A, affordingthe title compound (36.5 mg, 27%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.35 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.48 (d, J=8.6Hz, 2H), 6.54 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 5.83 (s, 1H), 3.88 (q, J=6.0 Hz, 2H),3.67 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 3.33-3.24 (m, 1H), 2.06-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.96-1.88(m, 2H), 1.77-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.54-1.47 (m, 1H), 1.38-1.16 (m, 14H). LCMSMethod B: rt 4.85 min, 99%; m/z 424.3 (MH⁺)

Example 32 was isolated as a by-product from this reaction (12.2 mg,12%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.23 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (d, J=8.9 Hz,2H), 5.67 (s, 1H), 3.56 (s, 6H), 1.32 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.80min, 100%; m/z 312.2 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(dimethylamino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example32

Example 32 was isolated from the synthesis of Example 31, and can alsobe synthesized as follows:

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(25 mg, 0.08 mmol) was dissolved 1,4-dioxane (0.25 mL) andN-methylmethanamine (239 μl, 1M in THF) was added. The reaction mixturewas heated to 130° C. for 30 min.

LCMS Method D: rt 1.43 min, 26%; m/z 311.95 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-[(3-phenoxypropyl)amino]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example33

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and 3-phenoxypropan-1-amine (115 μl, 0.76 mmol) weredissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (0.4 mL). The reaction mixture was heated to130° C. in microwave for 2 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLCMethod A, affording the title compound as an off-white solid (38.9 mg,37%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.90 (br. s, 1H), 8.32 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 1H),8.23 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.45 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.26 (dd, J=8.3, 7.5 Hz,2H), 6.96-6.88 (m, 3H), 5.68 (s, 1H), 4.10 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 3.77 (q,J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 2.15 (quin, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 1.31 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B:rt 4.48 min, 100%; m/z 418.3 (MH⁺)

4-[butyl(methyl)amino]-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example34

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(100 mg, 0.32 mmol) was dissolved in N-methylbutan-1-amine (500 μl, 5.74mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 days,then concentrated and purified using HPLC Method A, affording the titlecompound as an off-white solid (16.3 mg, 14%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.27 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.47 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 5.80 (s, 1H), 4.06-3.96 (m, 2H), 3.56 (s, 3H), 1.79-1.66 (m,2H), 1.43-1.30 (m, 11H), 0.95 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H). LCMS Method B: rt 4.60min, 98%; m/z 354.3 (MH⁺)

4-[(1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)amino]-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example35

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(100 mg, 0.32 mmol) and 1-benzylpiperidin-4-amine (182 mg, 0.95 mmol)were dissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (2 mL). The reaction mixture was heated to130° C. in microwave for 4 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLCMethod A, affording the title compound (24.5 mg, 16%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.34 (s, 1H), 8.28 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H),7.47 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.44-7.34 (m, 5H), 6.41-6.32 (m, 1H), 5.82 (s,1H), 4.43-4.29 (m, 1H), 3.93 (s, 2H), 3.37-3.16 (m, 2H), 2.60-2.52 (m,2H), 2.41-2.01 (m, 4H), 1.35 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.66 min, 100%;m/z 457.3 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(cyclohexylamino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example36

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and cyclohexanamine (76 mg, 0.76 mmol) were dissolvedin 1,4-Dioxane (2 mL). The reaction mixture was heated to 130° C. inmicrowave for 4 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLC Method A,affording the title compound (24.7 mg, 27%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.35 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.53 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 5.88 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 5.85 (s, 1H), 4.31-4.23 (m, 1H),2.24-2.15 (m, 2H), 1.91-1.84 (m, 2H), 1.76-1.70 (m, 2H), 1.57-1.45 (m,4H), 1.39 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 4.67 min, 100%; m/z 366.3 (MH⁺)

Example 37 was synthesized from Example 15 as illustrated in Scheme 4.

4-amino-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example37

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[(4-methoxyphenyl)methyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a]triazin-7-one(55 mg, 0.01 mmol) was dissolved in TFA (2 mL) and heated to 100° C. inthe microwave for 5 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated to drynessand purified by column chromatography (Biotage, 10 g SNAP KP-SIL, 0-50%EtOAc in Heptane 10 CV), affording the title compound as an off-whitesolid (10 mg, 23%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.24 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.50 (d, J=8.6Hz, 2H), 5.67 (s, 1H), 1.36 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.10 min, 91%;m/z 284.1 (MH⁺).

Example 38 was synthesized from Compound F as illustrated in Scheme 5.

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-hydroxy-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example38

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(100 mg, 0.32 mmol) was dissolved in AcOH (2 mL). H₂O₂ (30%, 108 mg,0.95 mmol) and disodium tungstate (21 mg, 0.06 mmol) were added and thereaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 18 h. The reactionmixture was diluted with 5% MeOH in DCM (10 mL) and washed with water(2×10 mL). The organic layer was then washed with sat. aq. NaHCO₃ (2×10mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered and evaporated to dryness. The crudeproduct was dry-loaded onto silica and purified by column chromatography(Biotage, 10 g SNAP KP-SIL, 0-20% MeOH in TBME, 15 CV), affording thetitle compound as an off-white solid (6.6 mg, 7%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.14-7.99 (m, 2H), 7.55 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H),5.77 (s, 1H), 1.32 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.82 min, 96%; m/z 285.1(MH⁺).

Examples 39 to 53 were synthesized by reacting Compound F with amines(Compounds G to U) synthesized in a manner analogous to that used forCompound E (see Scheme 3).

N-(3-aminopropyl)cyclohexanamine—Compound G

Compound G was synthesized in two steps by reacting cyclohexanamine (512μl, 4.48 mmol) with 2-(3-bromopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione(1 g, 3.73 mmol) using K₂CO₃ (619 mg, 4.48 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) in areaction analogous to that for Compound D, followed by deprotection withhydrazine hydrate (1:1) (138 μl, 2.82 mmol) in Ethanol (5 mL) in areaction analogous to that for Compound E, yielding the title compound(80 mg, 12% over two steps)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 2.74 (m, 2H), 2.67 (m, 2H), 2.39 (m,1H), 2.15-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.84 (m, 2H), 1.68 (m, 2H), 1.61 (m, 3H),1.28-1.10 (m, 4H), 1.09-0.95 (m, 2H).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(cyclohexylamino)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example39

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(70 mg, 0.22 mmol) and N-(3-aminopropyl)cyclohexanamine (80 mg, 0.49mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reaction mixture washeated to 40° C. for 24 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLCMethod A, affording the title compound as a salt with formic acid, anoff-white solid (30.2 mg, 30%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.51 (s, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H),7.67 (br. s, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 5.76 (s, 1H), 3.75 (br. s,2H), 3.02 (t, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 2.80 (t, J=11.3 Hz, 1H), 2.21 (m, 2H), 1.93(d, J=10.4 Hz, 2H), 1.66 (d, J=12.9 Hz, 2H), 1.55 (d, J=13.0 Hz, 1H),1.32 (s, 9H), 1.21 (m, 2H), 1.08 (m, 2H), 0.98 (m, 1H). LCMS Method B:rt 2.51 min, 99%; m/z 423.4 (MH⁺)

1-(3-aminopropyl)piperidin-4-ol—Compound H

Compound H was synthesized in two steps by reacting4-aminocyclohexan-1-ol (0.5 g, 4.34 mmol) with2-(3-bromopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione (1.16 g, 4.34 mmol)using K₂CO₃ (1.8 g, 13.02 mmol) in acetonitrile (10 mL) in a reactionanalogous to that for Compound D, followed by deprotection withhydrazine hydrate (1:1) (906 μl, 18.6 mmol) in Ethanol (20 mL) in areaction analogous to that for Compound E, yielding the title compound(590 mg, 59% over two steps)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 3.72-3.55 (m, 1H), 2.87-2.76 (m, 2H),2.65 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.44-2.34 (m, 2H), 2.24-2.09 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.82(m, 2H), 1.72-1.61 (m, 2H), 1.61-1.52 (m, 2H).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(4-hydroxypiperidin-1-yl)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example40

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and 1-(3-aminopropyl)piperidin-4-ol (121 mg, 0.76mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reaction mixture washeated to 50° C. for 18 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLCMethod A, affording the title compound as a salt with formic acid (50mg, 44%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.42 (s, 1H), 8.32-8.21 (m, 2H),7.62-7.46 (m, 2H), 5.69 (s, 1H), 4.56 (s, 1H), 3.88 (s, 1H), 3.84 (t,J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 3.40-3.33 (m, 2H), 3.23-3.13 (m, 2H), 3.07 (s, 2H), 2.19(m, 2H), 1.97 (m, 2H), 1.77 (m, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt2.15 min, 100%; m/z 425.3 (MH⁺)

3-(morpholin-4-yl)propan-1-amine—Compound I

Compound I was synthesized in two steps by reacting morpholine (228 μl,2.61 mmol) with 2-(3-bromopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione(700 mg, 2.61 mmol) using K₂CO₃ (577 mg, 4.18 mmol) in acetonitrile (7mL) in a reaction analogous to that for Compound D, followed bydeprotection with hydrazine hydrate (1:1) (356 μl, 7.3 mmol) in Ethanol(13 mL) in a reaction analogous to that for Compound E, yielding thetitle compound (151 mg, 36% over two steps)

LCMS Method D: rt 0.15 min; m/z 145.0 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(morpholin-4-yl)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example41

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(90 mg, 0.29 mmol) and 3-(morpholin-4-yl)propan-1-amine (151 mg, 1.00mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reaction mixture washeated to 40° C. for 30 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLCMethod A, affording the title compound as an orange tacky solid (62.5mg, 53%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.35 (s, 1H), 8.27 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 2H),7.47 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 5.78 (s, 1H), 3.93-3.87 (m, 4H), 3.82-3.75 (m,2H), 2.99-2.79 (m, 6H), 2.15-2.07 (m, 2H), 1.35 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B:rt 2.15 min, 100%; m/z 411.3 (MH⁺)

N-(3-aminopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-amine—Compound J

Compound J was synthesized in two steps by reacting2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-amine hydrochloride (1:1) (633 mg, 3.73 mmol)with 2-(3-bromopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione (1.0 g, 3.73mmol) using K₂CO₃ (1.13 g, 8.21 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) in a reactionanalogous to that for Compound D, followed by deprotection withhydrazine hydrate (1:1) (131 μl, 2.7 mmol) in Ethanol (20 mL) in areaction analogous to that for Compound E, yielding the title compound(105 mg, 80% purity, 12% over two steps)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.23-7.19 (m, 2H), 7.18-7.14 (m, 2H),3.65 (quin, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 3.21 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 3.18 (d, J=7.1 Hz,1H), 2.83-2.75 (m, 6H), 1.68 (quin, J=6.9 Hz, 2H). LCMS Method D: rt0.15 min; m/z 191.0 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-({3-[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)amino]propyl}amino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example42

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(50 mg, 0.16 mmol) and N-(3-aminopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-amine(105 mg, 80% purity, 0.44 mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). Thereaction mixture was heated to 120° C. in a microwave for 2 h, thenconcentrated and purified using HPLC Method A, affording the titlecompound as a salt with formic acid, an orange/brown oil (6.3 mg, 8%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.53 (s, 1H), 8.27 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H),7.53 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.22-7.14 (m, 4H), 5.70 (s, 1H), 4.00 (t, J=6.9Hz, 1H), 3.89 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.31-3.27 (m, 2H), 3.26-3.21 (m, 2H),3.01 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 2.98 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 2.19 (quin, J=6.7 Hz,2H), 1.38 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.66 min, 97%; m/z 457.2 (MH⁺)

N-(3-aminopropyl)aniline—Compound K

Compound K was synthesized in two steps by reacting Aniline (417 mg,4.48 mmol) with 2-(3-bromopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione(1.0 g, 3.73 mmol) using K₂CO₃ (1.13 g, 8.21 mmol) in Acetonitrile (10mL) in a reaction analogous to that for Compound D, followed bydeprotection with hydrazine hydrate (1:1) (388 μl, 7.97 mmol) in Ethanol(15 mL) in a reaction analogous to that for Compound E, yielding thetitle compound (160 mg, 28% over two steps)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.21-7.13 (m, 2H), 6.69 (t, J=7.3 Hz,1H), 6.64-6.58 (m, 2H), 3.20 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.86 (t, J=6.7 Hz, 2H),1.77 (quin, J=6.7 Hz, 2H).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(phenylamino)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example43

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(200 mg, 0.64 mmol) and N-(3-aminopropyl)aniline (160 mg, 1.07 mmol)were dissolved in Pyridine (3 mL). The reaction mixture was heated to60° C. for 72 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLC Method A,affording the title compound as a pale brown solid (19.5 mg, 7%)

1H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.34 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.49 (d, J=8.6Hz, 2H), 7.19-7.12 (m, 2H), 6.71 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 6.63 (d, J=7.6 Hz,2H), 6.18 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 5.83 (s, 1H), 3.91 (q, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 3.32(t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.08 (quin, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H). LCMS MethodB: rt 3.95 min, 100%; m/z 417.3 (MH⁺)

3-(2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl)propan-1-amine—Compound L

Compound L was synthesized in two steps by reacting2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole (203 μl, 1.79 mmol) with2-(3-bromopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione (400 mg, 1.49 mmol)using K₂CO₃ (330 mg, 2.39 mmol) in Acetonitrile (6 mL) in a reactionanalogous to that for Compound D, followed by deprotection withhydrazine hydrate (1:1) (150 μl, 3.07 mmol) in Ethanol (4 mL) in areaction analogous to that for Compound E, yielding the title compound(178 mg, 64% over two steps)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.22-7.16 (m, 4H), 3.93 (s, 4H),2.86-2.76 (m, 4H), 1.74 (quin, J=6.9 Hz, 2H). LCMS Method D: rt 0.16min; m/z 177.0 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example44

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.0.25 mmol) and 3-(2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindol-2-yl)propan-1-amine(178 mg, 1.01 mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reactionmixture was heated to 50° C. for 18 h, then concentrated and purifiedusing HPLC Method A, affording the title compound as a pale brown solid(44 mg, 35%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.29 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (d, J=8.6 Hz,2H), 7.43 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.24-7.18 (m, 4H), 5.68 (s, 1H), 3.88 (s,4H), 3.72 (q, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.78 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 1.92 (quin, J=6.7Hz, 2H), 1.31 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.46 min, 100%; m/z 443.2 (MH⁺)

4-(4-aminobutoxy)-1-chloro-2-methylbenzene—Compound M

Compound M was synthesized in two steps by reacting4-chloro-3-methylphenol (1 g, 7.01 mmol) with2-(4-bromobutyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione (1.8 g, 7.01 mmol) usingTetrabutyl ammonium iodide (518 mg, 1.4 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (4.11 g, 12.62mmol) in THF (10 mL) in a reaction analogous to that for Compound D,followed by deprotection with hydrazine hydrate (1:1) (1.6 mL, 33.16mmol) in Ethanol (50 mL) in a reaction analogous to that for Compound E,yielding the title compound (477 mg, 88% purity, 26% over two steps)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 7.20 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.83 (d, J=2.9Hz, 1H), 6.77-6.63 (m, 1H), 3.96 (t, J=6.2 Hz, 2H), 2.85-2.62 (m, 2H),2.31 (s, 3H), 1.89-1.72 (m, 2H), 1.74-1.56 (m, 2H). LCMS Method A: rt1.53 min, 88%; m/z 214.2 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[4-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)butyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example45

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(50 mg, 0.16 mmol) and 4-(4-aminobutoxy)-1-chloro-2-methylbenzene (30mg, 0.16 mmol) were dissolved in Acetonitrile (1 mL). The reactionmixture was heated to 130° C. in a microwave for 4.5 h, thenconcentrated and purified by column chromatography (Biotage, 10 g SNAPKP-SIL, 25-100% EtOAc in heptane, 10 CV). This was followed byfiltration through a 2 g SCX-2 column, washing with methanol and elutingwith 0.7M NH₃ in methanol. The basic eluent was concentrated, affordingthe title compound (25.7 mg, 34%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.28 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 7.17 (m, 1H), 6.75 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 6.64 (m, 1H), 5.81 (m,2H), 3.97 (m, 2H), 3.88-3.65 (m, 2H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 1.88 (br s, 4H),1.33 (s, 9H). LCMS Method E: rt 4.81 min, 100%; m/z 480.1 (MH⁺)

4-(2-aminoethoxy)-1-chloro-2-methylbenzene—Compound N

Compound N was synthesized in two steps by reacting4-chloro-3-methylphenol (1 g, 7.01 mmol) with2-(2-bromoethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione (1.96 g, 7.71 mmol)using Tetrabutyl ammonium iodide (518 mg, 1.4 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (4.11 g,12.62 mmol) in THF (10 mL) in a reaction analogous to that for CompoundD, followed by deprotection with hydrazine hydrate (1:1) (232 μl, 4.75mmol) in Ethanol (2 mL) in a reaction analogous to that for Compound E,yielding the title compound (175 mg, 85% purity, 10% over two steps)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 7.21 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d, J=2.9Hz, 1H), 6.81-6.71 (m, 1H), 3.98 (t, J=5.3 Hz, 2H), 2.99 (t, J=5.3 Hz,2H), 2.31 (s, 3H). LCMS Method A: rt 1.39 min, 85%; m/z 186.1 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[2-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)ethyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example46

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and 4-(2-aminoethoxy)-1-chloro-2-methylbenzene (177mg, 85% purity, 0.81 mmol) were dissolved in Acetonitrile (3 mL). Thereaction mixture was heated to 150° C. in a microwave for 11 h, thenconcentrated and purified by column chromatography (Biotage, 10 g SNAPKP-SIL, 0-100% EtOAc in heptane, 10 CV), affording the title compound(9.1 mg, 8%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.33 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.49 (d, J=8.6Hz, 2H), 7.24 (m, 2H), 6.82 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 6.73 (m, 1H), 6.45 (m,1H), 5.84 (s, 1H), 4.24 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 4.15 (q, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 2.33(s, 3H), 1.37 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 4.80 min, 100%; m/z 452.2 (MH⁺)

N-(3-aminopropyl)-4-chloro-3-methylaniline—Compound O

Compound O was synthesized in two steps by reacting4-chloro-3-methylaniline (0.5 g, 3.53 mmol) with2-(3-bromopropyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione (1.04 g, 3.88 mmol) usingtriethylamine (0.98 mL, 7.1 mmol) in Acetonitrile (10 mL) in a reactionanalogous to that for Compound D, followed by deprotection withhydrazine hydrate (1:1) (0.23 mL, 4.68 mmol) in Ethanol (10 mL) in areaction analogous to that for Compound E, yielding the title compound(166 mg, 23% over two steps)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 7.02 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.53 (d, J=2.7Hz, 1H), 6.42 (dd, J=8.6, 2.8 Hz, 1H), 3.10 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 2.83-2.66(m, 2H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 1.76 (quin, J=7.0 Hz, 2H). LCMS Method A: rt 1.95min, 98%; m/z 197.2 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-({3-[(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]propyl}amino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example47

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(100 mg, 0.32 mmol) and N-(3-aminopropyl)-4-chloro-3-methylaniline (190mg, 0.95 mmol) were dissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (4 mL). The reactionmixture was heated to 130° C. in a microwave for 11 h, then concentratedand purified using HPLC Method A, affording the title compound (7.9 mg,5%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.29 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.47 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 7.04 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.45-6.37 (m, 2H), 6.37-6.25 (m, 1H),5.81 (s, 1H), 3.86-3.79 (m, 2H), 3.20 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 2.21 (s, 3H),2.04-1.90 (m, 2H), 1.36 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 4.66 min, 94%; m/z465.3 (MH⁺)

4-(3-aminopropoxy)-1-fluoro-2-methylbenzene—Compound P

Compound P was synthesized in two steps by reacting4-fluoro-3-methylphenol (415 μl, 3.73 mmol) with2-(3-bromopropyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione (1 g, 3.73 mmol) usingTetrabutyl ammonium iodide (0.25 g, 0.68 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (1.99 g, 6.1mmol) in THF (10 mL) in a reaction analogous to that for Compound D,followed by deprotection with hydrazine hydrate (1:1) (1.02 mL, 20.99mmol) in Ethanol (2 mL) in a reaction analogous to that for Compound E,yielding the title compound (540 mg, 90% purity, 71% over two steps)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 7.03-6.84 (m, 1H), 6.83-6.73 (m, 1H),6.73-6.62 (m, 1H), 4.00 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 2.88 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.22(d, J=1.7 Hz, 3H), 1.96-1.91 (m, 2H).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(4-fluoro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example48

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(100 mg, 0.32 mmol) and 4-(3-aminopropoxy)-1-fluoro-2-methylbenzene (175mg, 0.95 mmol) were dissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (4 mL). The reactionmixture was heated to 130° C. in a microwave for 9 h, then concentratedand purified using HPLC Method A, affording the title compound (11.4 mg,8%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.33 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.46 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 6.87 (t, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 6.77-6.70 (m, 1H), 6.70-6.63 (m, 1H),6.24 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 5.79 (s, 1H), 4.11 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 3.98 (q,J=6.2 Hz, 2H), 2.31-2.21 (m, 2H), 2.19 (d, J=1.5 Hz, 3H), 1.36 (s, 9H).LCMS Method B: rt 4.67 min, 98%; m/z 450.3 (MH⁺)

4-(3-aminopropoxy)-1,2-dimethylbenzene—Compound Q

Compound Q was synthesized in two steps by reacting 3,4-dimethylphenol(456 mg, 3.73 mmol) with 2-(3-bromopropyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione (1g, 3.73 mmol) using Tetrabutyl ammonium iodide (0.25 g, 0.68 mmol) andCs₂CO₃ (1.99 g, 6.1 mmol) in THF (10 mL) in a reaction analogous to thatfor Compound D, followed by deprotection with hydrazine hydrate (1:1)(0.86 mL, 17.69 mmol) in Ethanol (20 mL) in a reaction analogous to thatfor Compound E, yielding the title compound (251 mg, 80% purity, 30%over two steps)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 6.99 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.70 (d, J=2.4Hz, 1H), 6.67-6.54 (m, 1H), 3.99 (t, J=6.2 Hz, 2H), 2.82 (t, J=7.0 Hz,2H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.17 (s, 3H), 1.92-1.87 (m, 2H). LCMS Method D: rt0.83 min, 95%; m/z 180.0 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(3,4-dimethylphenoxy)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example49

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(100 mg, 0.32 mmol) and 4-(3-aminopropoxy)-1,2-dimethylbenzene (214 mg,80% purity, 0.95 mmol) were dissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (2 mL). Thereaction mixture was heated to 130° C. in a microwave for 4 h, thenconcentrated and purified using HPLC Method A, affording the titlecompound (32 mg, 21%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) 8.34 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.47 (d, J=8.6Hz, 2H), 7.04-6.98 (m, 1H), 6.77 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 6.74-6.64 (m, 1H),6.47-6.37 (m, 1H), 5.81 (s, 1H), 4.14 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 3.97 (q, J=6.3Hz, 2H), 2.27-2.22 (m, 2H), 2.21 (s, 3H), 2.18 (s, 3H), 1.36 (s, 9H).LCMS Method B: rt 4.83 min, 99%; m/z 446.3 (MH⁺)

2-(3-aminopropoxy)pyrazine—Compound R

Compound R was synthesized in two steps by reacting pyrazin-2-ol (639mg, 6.65 mmol) with 2-(3-bromopropyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione (1.78g, 6.65 mmol) using Tetrabutyl ammonium iodide (0.45 g, 1.21 mmol) andCs₂CO₃ (3.54 g, 10.88 mmol) in THF (10 mL) in a reaction analogous tothat for Compound D, followed by separation of isomers by columnchromatography (Biotage, 25 g SNAP KP-SIL, 50-100% EtOAc in heptane, 10CV), and deprotection with hydrazine hydrate (1:1) (0.26 mL, 5.41 mmol)in Ethanol (10 mL) in a reaction analogous to that for Compound E,yielding the title compound (131 mg, 12% over two steps)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.29 (s, 1H), 8.19 (m, 2H), 4.36 (t, J=6.5Hz, 2H), 2.70 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 1.82 (quin, J=6.6 Hz, 2H). LCMS MethodD: rt 0.19 min; m/z 153.9 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(pyrazin-2-yloxy)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example50

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(85 mg, 0.27 mmol) and 2-(3-aminopropoxy)pyrazine (131 mg, 0.87 mmol)were dissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated to130° C. in a microwave for 4 h, then concentrated and purified usingHPLC Method A, affording the title compound as a white solid (12.5 mg,11%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.33 (t, J=6.2, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 8.30 (d, J=1.2Hz, 1H), 8.19 (t, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 8.16-8.12 (m, 2H), 7.45 (d, J=8.3 Hz,2H), 5.68 (s, 1H), 4.42 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 3.79 (q, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 2.18(quin, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 1.32 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.84 min, 97%; m/z420.3 (MH⁺)

1-(3-aminopropyl)-1,2-dihydropyrazin-2-one—Compound S

Compound S was synthesized in two steps by reacting pyrazin-2-ol (639mg, 6.65 mmol) with 2-(3-bromopropyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione (1.78g, 6.65 mmol) using Tetrabutyl ammonium iodide (0.45 g, 1.21 mmol) andCs₂CO₃ (3.54 g, 10.88 mmol) in THF (10 mL) in a reaction analogous tothat for Compound D, followed by separation of isomers by columnchromatography (Biotage, 25 g SNAP KP-SIL, 50-100% EtOAc in heptane, 10CV), and deprotection with hydrazine hydrate (1:1) (0.405 mL, 8.31 mmol)in Ethanol (10 mL) in a reaction analogous to that for Compound E,yielding the title compound (160 mg, 11% over two steps)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.17 (d, J=0.9 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d, J=4.3Hz, 1H), 7.17 (dd, J=4.4, 0.9 Hz, 1H), 4.05 (t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 2.77 (t,J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 1.91 (quin, J=6.7 Hz, 2H). LCMS Method D: rt 0.16 min;m/z 154.0 (MH⁺)

1-(3-{[2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-7-oxo-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-4-yl]amino}propyl)-1,2-dihydropyrazin-2-one—Example51

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(88 mg, 0.28 mmol) and 1-(3-aminopropyl)-1,2-dihydropyrazin-2-one (160mg, 0.83 mmol) were dissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (3 mL). The reactionmixture was heated to 130° C. in a microwave for 20 min, thenconcentrated and purified using HPLC Method A, affording the titlecompound as an off-white solid (1.7 mg, 1%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.36 (s, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H),7.37 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.30 (d, J=3.8 Hz, 1H), 7.25-7.19 (m, 1H), 7.08(d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 5.75 (s, 1H), 4.01 (m, 2H), 3.68-3.59 (m, 2H),2.12-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.25 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.19 min, 90%; m/z420.3 (MH⁺)

5-(3-aminopropoxy)-2-chloropyrimidine—Compound T

Compound T was synthesized in two steps by reacting2-chloropyrimidin-5-ol (487 mg, 3.73 mmol) with2-(3-bromopropyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione (1 g, 3.73 mmol) usingTetrabutyl ammonium iodide (0.25 g, 0.68 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (1.99 g, 6.1mmol) in THF (10 mL) in a reaction analogous to that for Compound D,followed by deprotection with hydrazine hydrate (1:1) (0.29 mL, 6.06mmol) in Ethanol (2 mL) in a reaction analogous to that for Compound E,yielding the title compound (203 mg, 90% purity, 23% over two steps)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.23 (s, 2H), 4.10 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H),2.86 (t, J=6.7 Hz, 2H), 1.90 (quin, J=6.4 Hz, 2H).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-({3-[(2-chloropyrimidin-5-yl)oxy]propyl}amino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example52

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(169 mg, 0.54 mmol) and 5-(3-aminopropoxy)-2-chloropyrimidine (203 mg,0.97 mmol) were dissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (3 mL). The reaction mixturewas heated to 130° C. in a microwave for 6 h, then concentrated andpurified using HPLC Method A, affording the title compound as a whitesolid (48.5 mg, 20%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.51 (s, 2H), 8.36 (t, J=6.2 Hz, 1H), 8.16(d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 7.41 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 5.69 (s, 1H), 4.26 (t, J=5.7Hz, 2H), 3.78 (q, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.16 (quin, J=6.2 Hz, 2H), 1.32 (s,9H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.98 min, 100%; m/z 454.2 (MH⁺)

3-(3-aminopropoxy)-2,4-dimethylpyridine—Compound U

Compound U was synthesized in two steps by reacting2,4-dimethylpyridin-3-ol (459 mg, 3.73 mmol) with2-(3-bromopropyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione (1 g, 3.73 mmol) usingTetrabutyl ammonium iodide (0.25 g, 0.68 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (1.99 g, 6.1mmol) in THF (10 mL) in a reaction analogous to that for Compound D,followed by deprotection with hydrazine hydrate (1:1) (0.78 mL, 15.91mmol) in Ethanol (3 mL) in a reaction analogous to that for Compound E,yielding the title compound (289 mg, 90% purity, 34% over two steps)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.05 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (d, J=4.8 Hz,1H), 3.83 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.76 (t, J=6.7 Hz, 2H), 2.40 (s, 3H), 2.24(s, 3H), 1.81 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-({3-[(2,4-dimethylpyridin-3-yl)oxy]propyl}amino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example53

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(151 mg, 0.48 mmol) and 3-(3-aminopropoxy)-2,4-dimethylpyridine (289 mg,1.45 mmol) were dissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (3 mL). The reaction mixturewas heated to 130° C. in a microwave for 6 h, then concentrated andpurified using HPLC Method A, followed by trituration with TBME,affording the title compound as an orange/brown solid (19.6 mg, 8%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.32 (t, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 8.28 (d, J=8.2 Hz,2H), 8.06 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.07 (d, J=4.5 Hz,1H), 5.71 (s, 1H), 3.93 (t, J=6.2 Hz, 2H), 3.84 (q, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 2.40(s, 3H), 2.24 (s, 3H), 2.23-2.18 (m, 2H), 1.32 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B:rt 2.62 min, 90%; m/z 447.3 (MH⁺)

Example 54 was synthesised by reacting Compound F with Compound W. Thesynthetic route for Compound W is illustrated in Scheme 6.

tert-butyl4-[(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]piperidine-1-carboxylate—Compound V

tert-butyl 4-oxopiperidine-1-carboxylate (1 g, 5.02 mmol) and4-chloro-3-methylaniline (711 mg, 5.02 mmol), were dissolved in DCE (30mL) and acetic acid (287 μl, 5.02 mmol) was added. The reaction wasstirred at 60° C. for 6 h. The reaction was allowed to cool and SodiumTri(acetoxy)borohydride (1.49 g, 7.03 mmol) was added. The reaction wasthen stirred at room temperature for 18 h, then washed with water andbrine. The organic layer was dried and concentrated, then purified usingcolumn chromatography (Biotage, 25 g SNAP KP-SIL, 100% DCM, 10 CV). Thecrude product was then purified a second time using low pH reverse phasecolumn chromatography to yield a white solid (130 mg, 8%)

LCMS Method D: rt 1.64 min, 92%; m/z 269.1 (MH⁺-^(t)Bu)

N-(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)piperidin-4-amine—Compound W

tert-butyl 4-[(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]piperidine-1-carboxylate(130 mg, 0.4 mmol) was dissolved in DCM (1 mL) and TFA (1 mL). Thereaction was stirred at room temperature for 1 h. The solution wasevaporated to dryness, re-dissolved in DCM and washed with sodiumcarbonate. The organics were separated using a hydrophobic frit andconcentrated under vacuum to yield a brown tacky solid (88 mg, 97%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.09 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.46 (d, J=3.1Hz, 1H), 6.38 (dd, J=8.6, 3.4 Hz, 1H), 3.46 (s, 1H), 3.31 (m, 1H), 3.10(dt, J=12.9, 3.6 Hz, 2H), 2.71 (t, J=11.6 Hz, 2H), 2.28 (s, 3H), 2.03(d, J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 1.29 (qd, J=11.5, 3.9 Hz, 2H). LCMS Method D: rt0.91 min, 92%; m/z 225.0 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{4-[(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]piperidin-1-yl}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example54

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(70 mg, 0.22 mmol) and N-(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)piperidin-4-amine (88mg, 0.37 mmol) were dissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (0.5 mL). The reactionmixture was heated to 130° C. in a microwave for 6 h, then concentratedand purified using HPLC Method A, affording the title compound as anoff-white solid (32.5 mg, 29%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.31 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (d, J=8.8 Hz,2H), 7.14 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.53 (d, J=2.7 Hz, 1H), 6.44 (dd, J=8.6,2.7 Hz, 1H), 5.87 (s, 1H), 5.22 (d, J=13.5 Hz, 2H), 3.68-3.60 (m, 1H),3.53-3.45 (m, 2H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.29-2.24 (m, 2H), 1.38 (s, 9H). N.b. 2protons obscured by H₂O signal. LCMS Method B: rt 4.98 min, 100%; m/z491.3 (MH⁺)

Examples 55 and 56 were synthesized by reacting Compound F with amines(Compounds X and Y) synthesized in a manner analogous to that used forCompound W

1-[(2-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methyl]piperidin-4-amine—Compound X

Compound X was synthesized in two steps by reacting tert-butylN-(piperidin-4-yl)carbamate (300 mg, 1.5 mmol) with2-methyl-1H-imidazole-5-carbaldehyde (165 mg, 1.5 mmol) using SodiumTri(acetoxy)borohydride (445 mg, 2.1 mmol) and acetic acid (86 μl, 1.5mmol) in DCE (8 mL) in a reaction analogous to that for Compound V,followed by deprotection with TFA (2 mL) in a reaction analogous to thatfor Compound W, yielding the title compound as a pale orange solid (226mg, 63% over two steps)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 6.73 (s, 1H), 3.74 (s, 2H), 3.09 (dt,J=12.7, 3.2 Hz, 2H), 2.60 (td, J=12.4, 2.5 Hz, 3H), 2.38 (s, 3H), 1.91(d, J=10.6 Hz, 2H), 1.26 (qd, J=12.2, 4.0 Hz, 2H). LCMS Method A: rt1.14 min, 100%; m/z 195.2 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-({1-[(2-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methyl]piperidin-4-yl}amino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example55

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and1-[(2-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methyl]piperidin-4-amine (113 mg, 0.55mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reaction mixture washeated to 60° C. for 42 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLCMethod A, affording the title compound as an orange tacky solid (32 mg,27%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.28-8.23 (m, 3H), 7.51 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H),6.81 (s, 1H), 5.72 (s, 1H), 5.25-5.16 (m, 2H), 3.74 (s, 2H), 3.46-3.39(m, 2H), 3.01-2.92 (m, 2H), 2.55 (s, 1H), 2.25 (s, 3H), 2.10-2.03 (m,2H), 1.54-1.45 (m, 2H), 1.33 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 1.82 min, 99%;m/z 461.3 (MH⁺)

1-N-benzylcyclohexane-1,4-diamine—Compound Y

Compound Y was synthesized in two steps by reacting tert-butylN-(4-aminocyclohexyl)carbamate (500 mg, 2.33 mmol) with benzaldehyde(238 μl, 2.33 mmol) using Sodium Tri(acetoxy)borohydride (742 mg, 3.5mmol) and acetic acid (134 μl, 2.33 mmol) in DCE (20 mL) in a reactionanalogous to that for Compound V, followed by deprotection with TFA (1mL) and DCM (4 mL) in a reaction analogous to that for Compound W,yielding the title compound as a pale orange solid (328 mg, 68% over twosteps)

LCMS Method D: rt 0.16 min; m/z 205.0 (MH⁺)

4-{[4-(benzylamino)cyclohexyl]amino}-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example56

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(200 mg, 0.64 mmol) and 1-N-benzylcyclohexane-1,4-diamine (328 mg, 1.61mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (4 mL). The reaction mixture was heatedto 120° C. in a microwave for 24 h, then concentrated and purified usingHPLC Method A, affording the title compound as an orange tacky solid(15.4 mg, 5%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.34 (s, 2H), 8.26 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H),7.59-7.41 (m, 7H), 5.69 (s, 1H), 4.29 (s, 3H), 3.26 (t, J=11.1 Hz, 1H),2.35 (m, 4H), 1.69 (tt, J=24.6, 11.8 Hz, 4H), 1.37 (s, 9H). LCMS MethodB: rt 2.56 min, 100%; m/z 471.3 (MH⁺)

Example 57 was synthesised by reacting Compound F with Compound AA. Thesynthetic route for Compound AA is illustrated in Scheme 7.

tert-butyl3-{[(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]methyl}azetidine-1-carboxylate—CompoundZ

4-chloro-3-methylaniline (306 mg, 2.16 mmol) and tert-butyl3-(bromomethyl)azetidine-1-carboxylate (450 mg, 1.8 mmol) were stirredin acetonitrile (5 mL) under nitrogen, and KI (60 mg, 0.36 mmol) andK₂CO₃ (298 mg, 2.16 mmol) were added. The reaction was stirred at 85° C.for 48 h. The reaction was concentrated and partitioned between ethylacetate and saturated sodium carbonate. The combined organics were driedover Na₂SO₄, and concentrated. The crude product was purified by reversephase column chromatography to yield the title compound as a white solid(311 mg, 54%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) 57.13 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.49 (d, J=2.8Hz, 1H), 6.40 (dd, J=8.6, 2.8 Hz, 1H), 4.07 (t, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 3.68 (dd,J=8.7, 5.1 Hz, 2H), 3.33 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 2.83-2.75 (m, 1H), 2.32 (s,3H), 1.46 (s, 9H). LCMS Method D: rt 1.52 min, 97%; m/z 254.95(MH⁺-^(t)Bu)

N-(azetidin-3-ylmethyl)-4-chloro-3-methylaniline—Compound AA

tert-butyl3-{[(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]methyl}azetidine-1-carboxylate (311mg, 1.0 mmol) was stirred in TFA (2 mL) at room temperature for 3 h. Thereaction mixture was then concentrated, and purified using an SCX-IIcolumn, using methanol to elute the impurities and 0.7M NH₃ in methanolto elute the product. The basic eluent was concentrated to yield thetitle compound as a yellow oil (128 mg, 61%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.10 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.47 (d, J=2.4Hz, 1H), 6.38 (dd, J=8.6, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 3.79 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 2H), 3.41 (t,J=6.7 Hz, 2H), 3.31 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.95 (dt, J=13.4, 6.7 Hz, 1H),2.29 (s, 3H).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(3-{[(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]methyl}azetidin-1-yl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example57

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and N-(azetidin-3-ylmethyl)-4-chloro-3-methylaniline(128 mg, 0.58 mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reactionmixture was heated to 40° C. for 18 h, then concentrated and purifiedusing HPLC Method A, affording the title compound as an orange tackysolid (60.7 mg, 50%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.22 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 8.09 (s, 1H),7.45 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.10 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.49 (d, J=2.7 Hz, 1H),6.40 (dd, J=8.6, 2.8 Hz, 1H), 5.77 (s, 1H), 4.64 (t, J=8.5 Hz, 2H),4.34-4.23 (m, 2H), 3.37 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.99 (m, 1H), 2.28 (s, 3H),1.34 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 4.81 min, 99%; m/z 477.2 (MH⁺)

Example 58 was synthesised by reacting Compound F with Compound AD. Thesynthetic route for Compound AD is illustrated in Scheme 8.

2-(3-[(3,4-dimethylphenyl)sulfanyl]propyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione—CompoundAB

3,4-dimethylbenzene-1-thiol (1 g, 7.23 mmol) was dissolved in DMF (10mL), 2-(3-bromopropyl)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione (1.94 g, 7.23 mmol)was added followed by Cs₂CO₃ (4.71 g, 14.47 mmol). The reaction mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 2 h. The Cs₂CO₃ was removed byfiltration and the reaction mixture was diluted with EtOAc (25 mL) andwashed with water (2×25 mL). The combined organics were dried byfiltration through a hydrophobic frit and concentrated to yield thetitle compound (2.28 g, 92%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.83-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.70-7.57 (m, 2H),7.11-7.06 (m, 1H), 7.08-7.01 (m, 1H), 6.99-6.92 (m, 1H), 3.74 (t, J=7.0Hz, 2H), 2.86-2.77 (m, 2H), 2.14 (s, 6H), 1.95-1.84 (m, 2H). LCMS MethodD: rt 1.56 min, 97%; m/z 325.95 (MH⁺)

2-[3-(3,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonyl)propyl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione—CompoundAC

To a solution of2-{3-[(3,4-dimethylphenyl)sulfanyl]propyl}-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione(750 mg, 2.3 mmol) in isopropanol (15 mL) was added Oxone (701 mg, 4.61mmol) and water (7 mL). The reaction was stirred at room temperature for54 h and over this time four further portions of Oxone (701 mg, 4.61mmol) were added. The reaction was then quenched by careful addition ofsodium thiosulphate, and stirred for 30 mins. The quenched reactionmixture was extracted with ethyl acetate, the organics washed withbrine, dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated to yield an off white solid.The crude product was further purified by column chromatography(Biotage, 25 g SNAP KP-SIL, 50-100% DCM in heptane, 10 CV; then 0-100%EtOAc in heptane, 10 CV) to yield the title compound as a white solid(608 mg, 72%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.86-7.79 (m, 4H), 7.63 (s, 1H), 7.56 (d,J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 3.63 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.35 (t,J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 2.29 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 6H), 1.86 (quin, J=8.0, 6.7, 6.7 Hz,2H). LCMS Method D: rt 1.30 min, 98%; m/z 358.0 (MH⁺)

3-(3,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonyl)propan-1-amine—Compound AD

2-[3-(3,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonyl)propyl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione(608 mg, 1.7 mmol) was dissolved in Ethanol (13 mL). Hydrazine hydrate(1:1) (249 μl, 5.1 mmol) was added and the reaction stirred at 60° C.for 18 h. The reaction mixture was cooled to room temperature andconcentrated. The residue was partitioned between 2M NaOH and ethylacetate. The combined organics were dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentratedto give the title compound as a colourless oil (388 mg, 100%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.65 (s, 1H), 7.62 (dd, J=7.9, 1.6 Hz,1H), 7.30 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 3.18-3.11 (m, 2H), 2.78 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H),2.34 (s, 6H), 1.89-1.79 (m, 2H). LCMS Method A: rt 1.21 min, 94%; m/z228.2 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(3,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonyl)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example58

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and 3-(3,4-dimethylbenzenesulfonyl)propan-1-amine(183 mg, 0.76 mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reactionmixture was heated to 40° C. for 96 h, then concentrated and purifiedusing HPLC Method A, affording the title compound as a brown tacky solid(19.8 mg, 15%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.30 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.66 (s, 1H),7.62 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.24 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H),6.25 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 5.86 (s, 1H), 3.92 (m, 2H), 3.29 (t, J=7.3 Hz,2H), 2.31-2.24 (m, 8H), 1.39 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 4.11 min, 97%;m/z 494.4 (MH⁺)

Example 59 was synthesised by reacting Compound F with Compound AF. Thesynthetic route for Compound AF is illustrated in Scheme 9.

2-{3-[(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]-2-hydroxypropyl}-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione—CompoundAE

2-(oxiran-2-ylmethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione (1 g, 4.92mmol) and 4-chloro-3-methylaniline (697 mg, 4.92 mmol) were dissolved inIsopropanol (15 mL) and the reaction mixture was heated to 85° C. for 18h. The reaction mixture was allowed to cool to room temperature and thesolid formed was filtered off and washed with TBME, yielding the titlecompound as a yellow solid (1.2 g, 67%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 7.93-7.85 (m, 2H), 7.85-7.76 (m, 2H),7.04 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.57 (d, J=2.7 Hz, 1H), 6.49-6.43 (m, 1H),4.20-4.08 (m, 1H), 3.89-3.73 (m, 2H), 3.29-3.07 (m, 2H), 2.25 (s, 3H).LCMS Method A: rt 1.32 min, 82%; nm/z 344.95 (MH⁺)

1-amino-3-[(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]propan-2-ol—Compound AF

2-{3-[(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]-2-hydroxypropyl}-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione(0.6 g, 1.74 mmol) was dissolved in Ethanol (10 mL) and hydrazinehydrate (1:1) (0.34 mL, 6.96 mmol) was added. The reaction mixture wasstirred at 60° C. for 4 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated and thesolid was washed with TBME (40 mL). The filtrate was collected and driedto give the title compound (219 mg, 56%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 7.02 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.56 (d, J=2.7Hz, 1H), 6.48-6.41 (m, 1H), 3.79-3.69 (m, 1H), 3.18-3.09 (m, 1H),3.07-2.97 (m, 1H), 2.80-2.74 (m, 1H), 2.66-2.58 (m, 1H), 2.24 (s, 3H).LCMS Method D: rt 0.79 min, 99%; m/z 215.0 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-({3-[(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]-2-hydroxypropyl}amino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example59

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and1-amino-3-[(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]propan-2-ol (164 mg, 0.76mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reaction mixture washeated to 120° C. in a microwave for 2 h, then concentrated and purifiedusing HPLC Method A, affording the title compound (5.3 mg, 4%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.22-8.14 (m, 2H), 7.48-7.38 (m, 2H),6.98 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.53 (d, J=2.7 Hz, 1H), 6.50-6.40 (m, 1H), 5.67(s, 1H), 4.57 (s, 1H), 4.25-4.11 (m, 1H), 4.05-3.92 (m, 1H), 3.71-3.62(m, 1H), 3.29-3.15 (m, 2H), 2.17 (s, 3H), 1.36 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B:rt 4.24 min, 92%; m/z 481.2 (MH⁺)

Examples 60 and 61 were synthesized by reacting Compound F with amines(Compounds AG and AH) synthesized in a manner analogous to that used forCompound AF.

1-amino-3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propan-2-ol—Compound AG

Compound AG was synthesized in two steps by reacting4-chloro-3-methylphenol (512 μl, 4.92 mmol) with2-(oxiran-2-ylmethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione (1 g, 4.92mmol) using caesium fluoride (45 μl, 1.23 mmol) in DMF (10 mL) in areaction analogous to that for Compound AE, followed by deprotectionwith hydrazine hydrate (1:1) (0.34 mL, 6.96 mmol) in Ethanol (20 mL) ina reaction analogous to that for Compound AF, yielding the titlecompound (408 mg, 50% purity, 32% over two steps)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 7.22 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.88 (d, J=2.9Hz, 1H), 6.76 (dd, J=8.7, 3.0 Hz, 1H), 4.11-3.99 (m, 1H), 3.97-3.93 (m,2H), 3.07-2.98 (m, 1H), 2.93-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.31 (s, 3H).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)-2-hydroxypropyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example60

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.19 mmol) and 1-amino-3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propan-2-ol(164 mg, 50% purity, 0.38 mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). Thereaction mixture was heated to 120° C. in a microwave for 2 h, thenconcentrated and purified using HPLC Method A, affording the titlecompound (24 mg, 25%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.20 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 2H), 7.42 (d, J=8.2Hz, 2H), 7.17 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (s, 1H), 6.77-6.71 (m, 1H),6.70-6.59 (m, 1H), 5.84 (s, 1H), 4.35 (s, 1H), 4.13-3.91 (m, 3H), 3.77(s, 1H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 1.32 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 4.40 min, 100%;m/z 482.3 (MH⁺)

1-amino-3-(cyclohexylamino)propan-2-ol—Compound AH

Compound AH was synthesized in two steps by reacting cyclohexanamine(0.73 g, 7.38 mmol) with2-(oxiran-2-ylmethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione (1.5 g, 7.38mmol) in Isopropanol (25 mL) in a reaction analogous to that forCompound AE, followed by deprotection with hydrazine hydrate (1:1) (161μl, 3.31 mmol) in Ethanol (5 mL) in a reaction analogous to that forCompound AF, yielding the title compound (142 mg, 50% purity, 25% overtwo steps)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 3.81 (dt, J=8.1, 4.0 Hz, 1H), 2.97-2.80(m, 2H), 2.80-2.57 (m, 3H), 1.98 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 1.79 (d, J=14.8 Hz,2H), 1.73-1.56 (m, 1H), 1.39-1.25 (m, 2H), 1.25-1.10 (m, 3H).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(cyclohexylamino)-2-hydroxypropyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example61

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(160 mg, 0.51 mmol) and 1-amino-3-(cyclohexylamino)propan-2-ol (131 mg,50% purity, 0.38 mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reactionmixture was heated to 120° C. in a microwave for 2 h, then concentratedand purified using HPLC Method A, affording the title compound (29 mg,12%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.51 (s, 1H), 8.35-8.19 (m, 2H),7.60-7.45 (m, 2H), 5.69 (s, 1H), 4.31-4.21 (m, 1H), 3.82 (d, J=5.7 Hz,2H), 3.31 (s, 2H), 3.11-3.04 (m, 1H), 3.03-2.95 (m, 1H), 2.09-1.97 (m,2H), 1.85-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.60 (m, 1H), 1.37 (s, 9H), 1.35-1.20 (m,4H), 1.20-1.05 (m, 1H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.48 min, 99%; m/z 439.3 (MH⁺)

Example 62 was synthesised by reacting Compound F with Compound AK. Thesynthetic route for Compound AK is illustrated in Scheme 10.

1-(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)piperidin-4-one—Compound AI

To a refluxing slurry of disodium carbonate (0.9 g, 0.01 mol) in 10 mLMeOH was added simultaneously a solution of 1,5-dichloropentan-3-one(0.93 mL, 0.01 mol) in 5 mL MeOH and a solution of4-chloro-3-methylaniline (1 g, 0.01 mol) in 5 mL MeOH dropwise over 10mins. The reaction was allowed to reflux for a further 2.5 h, thenallowed to cool and concentrated, poured into water (10 mL), andextracted with DCM (2×10 mL). The combined organics were dried overMgSO₄ and concentrated to yield 1.38 g free flowing orange/brown oil.The crude product was purified using column chromatography (Biotage, 50g SNAP KP-SIL, 10-80% EtOAc in heptane, 10 CV) to yield the titlecompound as a light yellow free-flowing liquid (890 mg, 86% purity, 48%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) 87.22 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.83 (d, J=2.9Hz, 1H), 6.74 (dd, J=8.7, 3.0 Hz, 1H), 3.56 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 4H), 2.55 (t,J=6.1 Hz, 4H), 2.35 (s, 3H). LCMS Method D: rt 1.33 min, 91%; m/z 223.95(MH⁺)

N-[1-(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)piperidin-4-ylidene]hydroxylamine—CompoundAJ

1-(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)piperidin-4-one (86% purity, 0.89 g, 3.42mmol), hydroxylamine hydrochloride (1:1) (214 μl, 5.13 mmol) anddipotassium carbonate (0.85 g, 6.16 mmol) were stirred in 1:1 EtOH:water(4 mL) in a pressure vessel and the reaction was heated to 100° C. for 2h. The reaction was poured into 10 mL water and the precipitate wasfiltered off and dried in a vacuum oven to yield the title compound aslight orange crystals (692 mg, 83%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.30 (s, 1H), 7.20 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H),6.79 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 6.70 (dd, J=8.7, 2.9 Hz, 1H), 3.38-3.34 (m, 2H),3.31 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.75 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.49-2.44 (m, 2H), 2.33(s, 3H). LCMS Method D: rt 1.28 min, 98%; m/z 239.0 (MH⁺)

1-(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)piperidin-4-amine—Compound AK

A solution ofN-[1-(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)piperidin-4-ylidene]hydroxylamine (692 mg,2.9 mmol) in toluene (3 mL) was added dropwise to a stirred solution of3.5M sodium dihydrido[bis(2-methoxyethanolato-kappaO)]aluminate(1-)(4.14 mL, RED-Al) under nitrogen. The reaction was heated to reflux for6 h. After cooling to room temperature the reaction mixture was quenchedwith aqueous ethanol (10 mL) and poured onto ice. The mixture wasdiluted to 20 mL with water and acidified to pH 1-2 with c.H₂SO₄ thenfiltered through a plug of celite and washed with toluene (2×10 mL). Theaqueous layer was then basified to pH 8-9 using aq. KOH, diluted with 30mL 10% Rochelle's salt and extracted with DCM (3×10 mL). The combinedorganics were dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to yield 388 mg freeflowing yellow oil, LCMS Method B indicated 52% title compound (rt1.64), 38% imine intermediate (rt 1.71). Further purification of thismaterial using HPLC method A afforded the pure title compound as a whitesolid (35.3 mg, 5%)

LCMS Method B: rt 1.58 min, 99%; m/z 225.2 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[1-(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)piperidin-4-yl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example62

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(40 mg, 0.13 mmol) and 1-(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)piperidin-4-amine (35mg, 0.15 mmol) were dissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (0.2 mL). The reactionmixture was heated to 130° C. in a microwave for 22 h, then concentratedand purified using HPLC Method A, affording the title compound (7.2 mg,12%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.33 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 7.22 (d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 6.86 (d, J=3.5 Hz, 1H), 6.78 (dd,J=8.7, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 5.90 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 5.84 (s, 1H), 4.46-4.37 (m,1H), 3.64 (dt, J=12.8, 3.7 Hz, 2H), 3.02 (t, J=10.9, 10.4 Hz, 2H), 2.36(s, 3H), 2.30 (d, J=12.5 Hz, 2H), 1.88 (qd, J=10.6, 10.2, 9.3, 3.9 Hz,2H), 1.37 (s, 9H). LCMS Method F: rt 5.44 min, 100%; m/z 491.2 (MH⁺)

Example 63 was synthesised by reacting Compound F with Compound AM. Thesynthetic route for Compound AM is illustrated in Scheme 11.

tert-butyl N-(1-benzoylpiperidin-4-yl)carbamate—Compound AL

tert-butyl N-(piperidin-4-yl)carbamate (330 mg, 1.65 mmol) andTriethylamine (250 μl, 1.8 mmol) were dissolved in DCM (4 mL) undernitrogen and the mixture was cooled to 0° C. Benzoyl chloride (211 mg,1.5 mmol) was then added dropwise, and the mixture was allowed to warmto room temperature and stirred for 3 h. The reaction was washed withwater, followed by brine, and the organic layer was separated using aphase separator and concentrated to yield the title compound as a whitesolid (464 mg, 96%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.77 (dd, J=8.3, 1.3 Hz, 2H), 7.56-7.50(m, 1H), 7.48-7.44 (m, 2H), 5.97 (d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 4.22-4.02 (m, 1H),2.95 (t, J=12.0 Hz, 2H), 2.10-2.02 (m, 2H), 1.49 (s, 9H), 1.49-1.47 (m,2H), 1.46-1.38 (m, 2H). LCMS Method D: rt 1.08 min, 94%; m/z 248.9(MH⁺-^(t)Bu)

1-benzoylpiperidin-4-amine—Compound AM

tert-butyl N-(1-benzoylpiperidin-4-yl)carbamate (464 mg, 1.52 mmol) wasstirred in TFA (3 mL) under nitrogen at room temperature for 2 h. Thereaction mixture was then concentrated and purified using an SCX-IIcolumn, using methanol to elute the impurities and 0.7M NH3 in methanolto elute the product. The product fractions were combined andconcentrated to yield the title compound as a colourless oil (204 mg,66%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.79-7.76 (m, 2H), 7.54-7.50 (m, 1H),7.48-7.43 (m, 2H), 6.06-6.01 (m, 1H), 4.16-4.06 (m, 1H), 3.13 (dt,J=12.6, 3.4 Hz, 2H), 2.78 (td, J=12.3, 2.5 Hz, 2H), 2.10-2.04 (m, 2H),1.44 (qd, J=11.4, 4.0 Hz, 2H).

4-[(1-benzoylpiperidin-4-yl)amino]-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example63

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(70 mg, 0.22 mmol) and 1-benzoylpiperidin-4-amine (102 mg, 0.47 mmol)were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reaction mixture was heated to80° C. for 18 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLC Method A,affording the title compound (30.6 mg, 29%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.27 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.77-7.73 (m,2H), 7.51-7.45 (m, 3H), 7.39 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 2H), 6.36 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H),5.86 (s, 1H), 5.33 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 2H), 4.40-4.29 (m, 1H), 3.29 (t,J=11.9 Hz, 2H), 2.16 (d, J=10.6 Hz, 2H), 1.66 (qd, J=12.6, 3.8 Hz, 2H),1.34 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.97 min, 98%; m/z 471.3 (MH⁺)

Example 64 was synthesised by reacting Compound F with Compound AO. Thesynthetic route for Compound AO is illustrated in Scheme 12.

tert-butylN-[1-(4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carbonyl)piperidin-4-yl]carbamate—Compound AN

4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxylic acid (186 mg, 1.65 mmol), HATU (683 mg,1.8 mmol) and DIPEA (387 mg, 3 mmol) were dissolved in DMF (5 mL) undernitrogen. After 10 mins of stirring tert-butyl piperidin-4-ylcarbamate(300 mg, 1.5 mmol) was added. The reaction was stirred at roomtemperature for 18 h, then concentrated and acidified to pH 4. Themixture was extracted with ethyl acetate and the combined organics weredried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated to yield the title compound as awhite solid (482 mg, 87% purity, 95%)

LCMS Method D: rt 1.02 min, 87%; m/z 240.0 (MH⁺-^(t)Bu)

1-(4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carbonyl)piperidin-4-amine—Compound AO

tert-butyl N-[1-(4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carbonyl)piperidin-4-yl]carbamate(87% purity, 482 mg, 1.42 mmol) was stirred in TFA (2 mL) at roomtemperature for 3 h. The reaction mixture was then concentrated, andpurified using an SCX-II column, using methanol to elute the impuritiesand 0.7M NH₃ in methanol to elute the product. The basic eluents wereconcentrated to yield the title compound as a colourless oil (228 mg,89%)

LCMS Method D: rt 0.19 min; m/z 195.95 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[11-(4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carbonyl)piperidin-4-yl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example64

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and 1-(4H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carbonyl)piperidin-4-amine(114 mg, 0.55 mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reactionmixture was heated to 130° C. in a microwave for 6 h, then concentratedand purified using HPLC Method A, affording the title compound as anorange tacky solid (6.1 mg, 5%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.26 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.52 (d, J=8.6Hz, 2H), 5.74 (s, 1H), 5.47-5.38 (m, 2H), 4.25-4.18 (m, 1H), 1.96 (d,J=11.0 Hz, 2H), 1.86-1.77 (m, 2H), 1.33 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.11min, 100%; m/z 462.3 (MH⁺)

Example 65 was synthesised by reacting Compound F with Compound AR. Thesynthetic route for Compound AR is illustrated in Scheme 13.

tert-butyl N-[4-(methanesulfonyloxy)butan-2-yl]carbamate—Compound AP

2.4M lithium aluminium hydride in THF (3 mL, 7.27 mmol) was addeddropwise to a stirred suspension of 3-aminobutanoic acid (500 mg, 4.85mmol) in THF (5 mL) cooled to 0° C. The reaction was then heated toreflux for 18 h, after which time it was cooled to 0° C., and quenchedby the careful sequential addition of water (0.4 mL), 15% aqueous NaOH(0.4 mL) and water (0.4 mL). The mixture was stirred for 30 minutes andthen filtered through Celite and Na₂SO₄, washing the filter pad withTHF. Concentration of the filtrate afforded a colourless oil (846 mg),which was dissolved in ethyl acetate (4 mL) and to it added a solutionof di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (1.1 mL, 4.84 mmol) in ethyl acetate (3 mL)over 1 h. The reaction mixture was stirred for further 1 h, then washedwith water, followed by brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated toyield a pale orange oil (491 mg). 100 mg of this material was dissolvedin DCM (1 mL) and triethylamine (147 μl, 1.06 mmol) was added. Themixture was stirred under nitrogen at 0° C. and methanesulfonyl chloride(61 mg, 0.53 mmol) was added dropwise. The reaction was stirred at roomtemperature for 18 h, then diluted with DCM and washed with waterfollowed by brine, dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated to yield thetitle compound as a yellow oil. (150.6 mg)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 4.28 (t, J=6.3, 5.7 Hz, 2H), 3.83 (m,1H) 3.03 (s, 3H), 2.92-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.44 (s, 9H), 1.20 (d, J=5.7 Hz,3H)

tert-butyl N-[4-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)butan-2-yl]carbamate—CompoundAQ

tert-butyl N-[4-(methanesulfonyloxy)butan-2-yl]carbamate (336 mg, 1.26mmol), K₂CO₃ (347 mg, 2.51 mmol), KI (208 mg, 1.26 mmol) and4-chloro-3-methylphenol (157 μl, 1.51 mmol) were dissolved in DMF (2mL). The reaction was stirred at 80° C. for 4 h, then at roomtemperature for 18 h. The mixture was the partitioned between ethylacetate and water, the organic layer was retained and washed a further 2times with water, followed by brine. The organic layer was dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated to yield the title compound as a yellow oilcontaining approx. 40% 4-chloro-3-methylphenol by mass (359 mg, 60%purity, 55%)

LCMS Method D: rt 1.59 min; m/z 336.1 (MNa⁺)

4-(3-aminobutoxy)-1-chloro-2-methylbenzene—Compound AR

tert-butyl N-[4-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)butan-2-yl]carbamate (60%, 515mg, 0.98 mmol) was stirred in TFA (2 mL, 26.12 mmol) under nitrogen atroom temperature for 1 h. The reaction mixture was then concentrated,and purified using an SCX-II column, using methanol to elute theimpurities and 0.7M NH₃ in methanol to elute the product. The basiceluents were concentrated to yield the title compound as a yellow oil(139.3 mg, 65%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.22 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.79 (d, J=3.0Hz, 1H), 6.71 (dd, J=9.3, 2.6 Hz, 1H), 4.10-3.99 (m, 2H), 3.20 (h,J=6.7, 6.3, 5.4 Hz, 1H), 2.35 (s, 3H), 1.89-1.72 (m, 2H), 1.17 (d, J=6.3Hz, 3H). LCMS Method D: rt 0.87 min, 98%; m/z 214.0 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[4-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)butan-2-yl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example65

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and 4-(3-aminobutoxy)-1-chloro-2-methylbenzene (139mg, 0.62 mmol) were dissolved in Dioxane (0.5 mL). The reaction mixturewas heated to 130° C. in a microwave for 12 h, then concentrated andpurified using HPLC Method A, affording the title compound as an orangetacky solid (20 mg, 16%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.31 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.45 (d, J=8.7Hz, 2H), 7.15 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.75 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 6.64 (dd,J=8.7, 2.7 Hz, 1H), 6.13 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 5.81 (s, 1H), 4.75 (quin,J=7.7, 7.3, 6.1 Hz, 1H), 4.20-4.12 (m, 1H), 4.13-4.09 (m, 1H), 2.24 (s,3H), 2.20 (quin, J=6.4, 5.7, 5.2 Hz, 2H), 1.50 (d, J=6.6 Hz, 3H), 1.36(s, 9H). LCMS Method E: rt 4.82 min, 98%; m/z 480.15 (MH⁺)

Example 66 was synthesised by reacting Compound F with Compound AT. Thesynthetic route for Compound AT is illustrated in Scheme 14.

2-{3-[(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]-2-fluoropropyl}-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione—CompoundAS

2-{3-[(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]-2-hydroxypropyl}-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione(500 mg, 1.45 mmol) was dissolved in DCM (25 mL) and the solution wascooled to −78° C. under nitrogen. 2.7M Deoxofluor in toluene (1.61 mL,4.35 mmol) was added dropwise. The reaction mixture was stirred at −78°C. for 1 h and then at room temperature for 120 h, then poured over iceand quenched with K₂CO₃. The aqueous layer was washed with DCM (3×25mL). The combined organics were washed with brine (10 mL), dried overNa₂SO₄ and concentrated. The crude product was purified by columnchromatography (Biotage, 25 g SNAP KP-SIL, 0-50% EtOAc in Heptane, 10CV) yielding the title compound (100 mg, 67% purity, 11.9%)

LCMS Method C: rt 1.27 min, 67%; m/z 346.85 (MH⁺)

N-(3-amino-2-fluoropropyl)-4-chloro-3-methylaniline—Compound AT

2-{3-[(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]-2-fluoropropyl}-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione(67%, 100 mg, 0.19 mmol) was dissolved in Ethanol (5 mL) and hydrazinehydrate (1:1) (34 μl, 0.69 mmol) was added. The reaction mixture wasstirred at 60° C. for 6 h, then concentrated and used withoutpurification.

LCMS Method C: rt 0.82 min, m/z 216.9 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-({3-[(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]-2-fluoropropyl}amino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example66

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.19 mmol) andN-(3-amino-2-fluoropropyl)-4-chloro-3-methylaniline (38 mg, 0.17 mmol)were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reaction mixture was heated to120° C. in a microwave for 6 h, then concentrated and purified usingHPLC Method A, affording the title compound (6.6 mg, 7%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.30-8.02 (m, 2H), 7.59-7.28 (m, 2H),6.97 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 6.59-6.50 (m, 2H), 5.64 (s, 1H), 4.75-4.45 (m,3H), 4.14-3.98 (m, 1H), 3.98-3.86 (m, 2H), 2.11 (s, 3H), 1.37 (s, 9H).LCMS Method B: rt 4.62 min, 100%; m/z 483.2 (MH⁺)

Example 67 was synthesised by reacting Compound AW with Compound E. Thesynthetic route for Compound AW and subsequent reaction with Compound Eare illustrated in Scheme 15.

2-cyano-N-({[(4-methylphenyl)formamido]methanethioyl}amino)acetamide—CompoundAU

2-cyanoacetohydrazide (2.86 g, 28.82 mmol) was dissolved in Acetone (40mL) and 1-isothiocyanato-4-methylbenzene (4.3 g, 0.03 mol) was addedportionwise. The reaction mixture was heated to reflux for 45 mins, thenconcentrated and the solid residue triturated with water, filtered offand dried under vacuum to afford the title compound as an off-whitesolid (7.5 g, 78% purity, 75%)

LCMS Method D: rt 1.07 min, 78%; m/z 276.95 (MH⁺)

2-(4-methylphenyl)-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—CompoundAV

2-cyano-N-({[(4-methylphenyl)formamido]methanethioyl}amino)acetamide(78%, 7.5 g, 21.17 mmol) was dissolved in 5% KOH in water (50 mL) andthe reaction mixture was heated to reflux for 30 mins, then acidified topH 1 with 2M aq. HCl. The precipitate formed was collected and driedunder vacuum, and triturated with heptane to yield the title compound asa yellow powder (6.68 g, 80% purity, 97%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) 13.56 (s, 1H), 11.77 (s, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=8.3Hz, 2H), 7.37 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 6.01 (s, 1H), 2.41 (s, 3H). LCMS MethodD: rt 1.04 min, 94%; m/z 258.9 (MH⁺)

2-(4-methylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—CompoundAW

2-(4-methylphenyl)-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(2 g, 7.74 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (2.14 g, 15.49 mmol) were dissolved inAcetone (20 mL) and heated to 65° C. Iodomethane (386 μl, 6.19 mmol) inAcetone (10 mL) was added dropwise and the reaction mixture was stirredat 65° C. for 3 h, then concentrated and triturated with 30 mL MeOH.Column chromatography using Biotage FCC (50 g SNAP KP-SiO2, 0-15% MeOHin DCM, 10 CV) yielded the title compound as a yellow solid (1.64 g, 30%purity, 30%)

LCMS Method D: rt 1.29 min, 30%; m/z 272.95 (MH⁺)

4-{[3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl]amino}-2-(4-methylphenyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example67

2-(4-methylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(50 mg, 30% purity, 0.06 mmol) and4-(3-aminopropoxy)-1-chloro-2-methylbenzene (110 mg, 0.55 mmol) weredissolved in Acetonitrile (2 mL) and DMF (0.5 mL). The reaction mixturewas heated to 130° C. in a microwave for 6 h, then concentrated andpurified using Biotage FCC (10 g SNAP KP-SiO₂, 0-100% EtOAc in Heptane),affording the title compound (5 mg, 22%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.29 (d, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 7.18 (d, J=8.7Hz, 1H), 6.78 (s, 1H), 6.69 (m, 1H), 6.34 (s, 1H), 5.78 (s, 1H), 4.11(s, 2H), 3.96 (s, 2H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.32-2.17 (m, 5H). N.b. signal for2H in aromatic region obscured by CHCl₃ signal at 7.26 ppm. LCMS MethodB: rt 4.36 min, 90%; m/z 424.1 (MH⁺)

Example 68 was synthesized by reacting Compound AW with Compound O.

4-({3-[(4-chloro-3-methylphenyl)amino]propyl}amino)-2-(4-methylphenyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example68

2-(4-methylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(100 mg, 30% purity, 0.12 mmol) andN-(3-aminopropyl)-4-chloro-3-methylaniline (192 mg, 0.97 mmol) weredissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (4 mL). The reaction mixture was heated to 130°C. in a microwave for 6 h, then concentrated and purified using HPLCMethod A, affording the title compound (16.6 mg, 36%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.30-8.05 (m, 2H), 7.25 (d, J=8.1 Hz,2H), 6.98 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.49 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 6.43-6.38 (m, 1H),5.63 (s, 1H), 3.83 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.23 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H), 2.41 (s,3H), 2.18 (s, 3H), 2.11-1.97 (m, 2H). LCMS Method B: rt 4.06 min, 100%;m/z 423.2 (MH⁺)

Examples 69 and 70 were synthesised by reacting Compound AW withcommercially available amines.

4-[(1-benzylpiperidin-4-yl)amino]-2-(4-methylphenyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example69

2-(4-methylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 30% purity, 0.10 mmol) and 1-benzylpiperidin-4-amine (168 mg,0.88 mmol) were dissolved in 1,4-Dioxane (1 mL). The reaction mixturewas heated to 130° C. in a microwave for 3 h, then concentrated andpurified using HPLC Method A, affording the title compound as a saltwith formic acid (12.8 mg, 35%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.35 (s, 1H), 8.15 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H),7.32 (m, 5H), 7.17 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 5.69 (s, 1H), 4.26 (s, 1H), 3.82(s, 2H), 3.17 (d, J=9.9 Hz, 2H), 2.49 (t, J=11.0 Hz, 2H), 2.34 (s, 3H),1.95 (m, 2H). N.b. 2H obscured by water signal LCMS Method B: rt 2.23min, 93%; m/z 415.3 (MH⁺)

4-(butylamino)-2-(4-methylphenyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example70

2-(4-methylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(100 mg, 30% purity, 0.12 mmol) was dissolved in butan-1-amine (500 μl,5.06 mmol).

The reaction was stirred at room temperature for 30 mins, then allowedto stand for 4 days. The mixture was concentrated, and purified usingHPLC Method A, affording the title compound as a white powder (19.5 mg,59%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.90 (s, 1H), 8.24 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 8.20(t, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 5.67 (s, 1H), 3.60 (q, J=6.8Hz, 2H), 2.37 (s, 3H), 1.67 (quin, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 1.38 (h, J=7.3 Hz,2H), 0.94 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.68 min, 84%; n/z 298.1(MH⁺)

Example 71 was synthesised from Compound F and Compound E according theroute illustrated in Scheme 16.

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-fluoro-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—CompoundAX

To a solution of2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(150 mg, 0.25 mmol) in DMF (3 mL) was added1-(chloromethyl)-4-fluoro-1,4-diazoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octaneditetrafluoroborate (169 mg, 0.48 mmol) at room temperature undernitrogen. After 1 h the reaction was quenched with sat. aq. NH₄Cl andextracted with EtOAc. The organic layer was washed with water, driedover MgSO₄, and concentrated. The crude product was purified usingBiotage FCC (10 g SNAP KP-SiO2, 20-100% EtOAc in Heptane), affording thetitle compound as an orange solid (17 mg, 60% purity, 6%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.37 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.45 (d, J=8.6Hz, 2H), 2.78 (s, 3H), 1.98 (s, 9H)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl]amino}-8-fluoro-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example71

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-fluoro-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(17 mg, 60% purity, 0.03 mmol) and4-(3-aminopropoxy)-1-chloro-2-methylbenzene (12 mg, 0.06 mmol) werestirred in Pyridine at 80° C. for 19 h, then concentrated and purifiedusing HPLC Method A, affording the title compound as a white solid (2.5mg, 16%)

¹H NMR (250 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.31-8.19 (m, 2H), 7.52-7.36 (m, 2H),7.15 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.85-6.63 (m, 2H), 4.14 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 3.94(t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.34-2.14 (m, 5H), 1.38 (s, 9H). LCMS Method E: rt5.02 min, 100%; m/z 484.05 (MH⁺)

Example 72 was synthesised from Example 37 as illustrated in Scheme 17.

4-amino-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example72

4-amino-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(45 mg, 0.16 mmol) was dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). DIPEA (110 μl, 0.64mmol) was added followed by 2,4-dichloro-1-(2-isocyanatoethyl)benzene(50 mg, 0.23 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 24 h, then at 50° C. for 2 h. p-methoxybenzyl chloride (38 μl, 0.27mmol) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 18 h. The mixture was concentrated, and purified using HPLC MethodA, affording the title compound as a white powder (9.1 mg, 10%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 9.53 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 8.76 (s, 1H),7.84 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.44-7.35 (m, 3H), 7.21 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H),7.18-7.06 (m, 1H), 5.95 (s, 1H), 3.82-3.71 (m, 2H), 3.11 (t, J=6.7 Hz,2H), 1.37 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 4.80 min, 90%; m/z 499.2 (MH⁺)

Examples 73 to 84 were synthesized by reacting Compound F withcommercially available amines as illustrated in Scheme 18.

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(hexadecylamino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example73

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(75 mg, 0.239 mmol) and hexadecane-1-amine (288 mg, 1.19 mmol) weredissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 3 h, then evaporated to dryness and filtered byFCC (Biotage, 10 g SNAP KP-SIL, 25% to 75% EtOAc in heptane, 10 CV) togive a crude product that was purified by FCC (Biotage, 10 g SNAPKP-SIL, 0 to 35% EtOAc in heptane, 10 CV) to give the title product as apale yellow solid (6 mg, 5%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.35 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.52-7.46 (m,2H), 5.91 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 1H), 5.83 (s, 1H), 3.75 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 1.77(p, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 1.47 (dt, J=14.8, 6.9 Hz, 2H), 1.36 (s, 9H), 1.25(brs, 24H), 0.88-0.85 (m, 3H). LCMS method H: rt 2.35 min, 77%; m/z508.5 (MH⁺)

4-{[3-(benzylamino)propyl]amino}-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example74

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(75 mg, 0.239 mmol) and (3-aminopropyl)(benzyl)amine (117 mg, 0.71 mmol)were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound as a pale yellow oil (35 mg, 34%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.36 (s, 2H), 8.29-8.20 (m, 2H),7.56-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.44-7.30 (m, 5H), 5.70 (s, 1H), 4.15 (s, 2H), 3.83(t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 3.24-3.08 (m, 2H), 2.18 (dt, J=14.2, 6.5 Hz, 2H),1.37 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.44 min, 100%; m/z 432 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example75

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(75 mg, 0.239 mmol) and (3-aminopropyl)dimethylamine (122 mg, 1.193mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heatedin a microwave at 140° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was evaporatedto dryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound as a pale yellow oil (14 mg, 15%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.42 (s, 2H), 8.28 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H),7.54 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 5.71 (s, 1H), 3.85 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.27 (dd,J=9.2, 6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.85 (s, 6H), 2.27-2.14 (m, 2H), 1.38 (s, 9H). LCMSMethod B: rt 2.20 min, 98%; m/z 369 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-1-yl)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example76

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(70 mg, 0.223 mmol) and3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinolin-1-yl)propan-1-amine (84 mg, 0.446 mmol)were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 3 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound as a white solid (17 mg, 16%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.23 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.48 (d, J=8.6Hz, 2H), 6.89 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 2H), 6.64 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.48 (t, J=7.3Hz, 1H), 5.67 (s, 1H), 3.80 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.45 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H),3.37-3.32 (m, 2H), 2.74 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 2.10 (p, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.95(dt, J=11.5, 6.3 Hz, 2H), 1.39 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 4.72 min, 97%;m/z 457 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-[4-(2-hydroxyethyl)piperazin-1-yl]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example77

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(70 mg, 0.223 mmol) and 2-(piperazin-1-yl)ethan-1-ol (58 mg, 0.446 mmol)were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound as a white solid (35 mg, 39%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.28 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.54 (d, J=8.6Hz, 2H), 5.73 (s, 1H), 4.51 (s, 4H), 3.80 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 2.94-2.82(m, 4H), 2.75 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 1.40 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.22min, 100%; m/z 397 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(dibutylamino)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example78

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(50 mg, 0.159 mmol) and (3-aminopropyl)dibutylamine (148 mg, 0.79 mmol)were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 10 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness filtered through a pad of silica (DCM/MeOH 10%). Filtrate wasevaporated to dryness and purified by preparative HPLC method Aaffording the title compound as a colorless (8 mg, 10%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.50 (s, 1H), 8.28 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H),7.83 (s, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 5.82 (s, 1H), 3.79 (s, 2H),3.20-3.07 (m, 2H), 2.99-2.85 (m, 4H), 2.20 (s, 2H), 1.57 (dq, J=12.0,8.1, 6.3 Hz, 4H), 1.34 (s, 9H), 1.28 (q, J=7.4 Hz, 4H), 0.87 (t, J=7.3Hz, 6H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.94 min, 98%; m/z 453 (MH⁺).

4-{[(4-benzylmorpholin-2-yl)methyl]amino}-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example79

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(40 mg, 0.127 mmol) and (4-benzylmorpholin-2-yl)methanamine (50 mg,0.242 mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture washeated in a microwave at 140° C. for 16 h. The reaction mixture wasevaporated to dryness and purified by preparative HPLC method Aaffording the title compound as a beige solid (3 mg, 4%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.30 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.48 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 7.32 (dd, J=7.7, 3.3 Hz, 5H), 6.70 (s, 1H), 5.82 (s, 1H), 4.06(s, 1H), 3.95 (d, J=10.0 Hz, 2H), 3.89 (t, J=10.9 Hz, 1H), 3.62 (m, 3H),2.99 (d, J=11.0 Hz, 1H), 2.81 (d, J=11.3 Hz, 1H), 2.35 (td, J=11.1, 2.8Hz, 1H), 2.16 (t, J=10.7 Hz, 1H), 1.39 (s, 9H).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-[(3-hydroxy-3-methylbutyl)amino]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Compound80

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and 4-amino-2-methylbutan-2-ol (131 mg, 1.27 mmol)were dissolved in pyridine (0.5 ml). Stirred at 40° C. for 14 h, then70° C. for 6 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated to dryness andpurified using HPLC method A to afford the title compound as a whitesolid (9 mg, 10%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.36 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.51 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 6.97 (s, 1H), 5.85 (s, 1H), 3.95 (q, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 1.95 (t,J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 1.40 (s, 6H), 1.38 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.52 min,100%; m/z 370.3 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Compound81

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.19 mmol) was stirred in 2-(morpholin-4-yl)ethan-1-amine (500mg, 3.84 mmol) at RT for 14 h. The reaction mixture was purified usingHPLC method A to afford the title compound (43 mg, 56%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.26 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 8.17 (s, 2H),7.52 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 5.69 (s, 1H), 3.97 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 3.80-3.67(m, 4H), 3.02 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 2.91 (m, 4H), 1.37 (s, 9H). LCMS MethodB: rt 2.19 min, 97%; m/z 397.2 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Compound82

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.19 mmol) was stirred in 2-(piperidin-1-yl)ethan-1-amine (500mg, 3.9 mmol) at RT for 14 h. The reaction mixture was purified usingHPLC method A to afford the title compound (52 mg, 67%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.34 (s, 2H, formic acid salt), 8.26 (d,J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.53 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 5.73 (s, 1H), 4.13 (t, J=5.8 Hz,2H), 3.45 (t, J=5.8 Hz, 2H), 3.43-3.33 (m, 4H), 1.80-1.71 (m, 4H),1.66-1.58 (m, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.34 min, 97%; m/z395.2 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-({2-[cyclohexyl(methyl)amino]ethyl}amino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Compound83

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.19 mmol) and N-cyclohexyl-N-methylethane-1,2-diamine (149.11mg, 0.95 mmol) were dissolved in pyridine (0.5 mL), stirred at RT for 14h, then at 120° C. for 2 h in microwave. Triethylamine (132 μl, 0.95mmol) was added and the reaction stirred at RT for 96 h, followed byheating at 120° C. for 1 h in microwave. The reaction mixture wasevaporated to dryness and purified using HPLC method A to afford thetitle compound as a bis formic acid salt (10 mg, 12%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.40 (s, 2H), 8.26 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H),7.53 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 5.72 (s, 1H), 4.18-4.08 (m, 2H), 3.56-3.48 (m,2H), 3.39 (t, J=11.8 Hz, 1H), 2.90 (s, 3H), 1.96 (d, J=10.9 Hz, 2H),1.84 (d, J=13.2 Hz, 2H), 1.70-1.60 (m, 1H), 1.51-1.40 (m, 2H), 1.37 (s,9H), 1.34-1.24 (m, 2H), 1.22-1.11 (m, 1H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.60 min,99%; m/z 423.2 (MH⁺).

4-({[2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-7-oxo-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-4-yl]amino}methyl)benzonitrile—Compound84

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and 4-(aminomethyl)benzonitrile (202 mg, 1.53 mmol)were dissolved in pyridine (0.5 mL) and stirred at 50° C. for 36 h.4-(aminomethyl)benzonitrile (202 mg, 1.53 mmol) was added and thereaction stirred at 50° C. for 14 h. The reaction mixture was evaporatedto dryness and purified using HPLC method A to afford the title compound(6 mg, 6%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.30-8.12 (m, 2H), 7.74 (d, J=8.4 Hz,2H), 7.68 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.54-7.43 (m, 2H), 5.70 (s, 1H), 4.98 (s,2H), 1.38 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.95 min, 96%; m/z 399.1 (MH⁺).

Example 85 was synthesized by reacting Compound F with Compound BA. Thesynthetic route for Compound BA is illustrated in Scheme 19.

2-{[3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl]amino}ethan-1-ol—Compound BA

2-bromoethan-1-ol (227 μl, 3.20 mmol) and4-(3-aminopropoxy)-1-chloro-2-methylbenzene (895 mg, 4.48 mmol) werestirred in acetonitrile (5 mL) under nitrogen, and K₂CO₃ (708 mg, 5.12mmol) was added. The reaction was stirred at 40° C. for 14 h, followedby 60° C. for 5 h. The reaction was filtered and washed withacetonitrile, the filtrate collected and concentrated. The crude productwas purified by HPLC method B, affording the title compound as acolourless oil (173 mg, 92% purity, 20%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.54 (s, 1H), 7.20 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H),6.76 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 6.65 (dd, J=8.7, 3.0 Hz, 1H), 4.01 (t, J=5.9 Hz,2H), 3.78 (dd, J=5.8, 4.4 Hz, 2H), 3.01 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 2.98-2.94 (m,2H), 2.32 (s, 3H), 2.10 (p, J=6.4 Hz, 2H). LCMS Method A: rt 1.50 min,92%; m/z 244.2 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-({[3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl](2-hydroxyethyl)amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example85

2-{[3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl]amino}ethan-1-ol (120 mg, 0.38mmol) and2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(172.4 mg, 0.71 mmol) were stirred in Pyridine (0.5 mL) in a microwaveat 130° C. for 18 h. The reaction mixture was then concentrated, andpurified by HPLC method A affording the title compound as a pale yellowgum (1 mg, 75% purity, 1%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.31 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.48 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 7.23 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.81 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 6.70 (dd,J=8.7, 2.9 Hz, 1H), 5.83 (s, 1H), 4.26 (t, J=5.0 Hz, 2H), 4.14-4.07 (m,4H), 4.03 (t, J=5.1 Hz, 2H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 1.38 (s, 9H), 1.28 (s, 2H).LCMS Method B: rt 4.67 min, 75%; m/z 510.3 (MH⁺).

Example 86 was synthesized by reacting Compound F with Compound BD. Thesynthetic route for Compound BD is illustrated in Scheme 20.

3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propan-1-ol—Compound BB

3-bromopropan-1-ol (0.95 mL, 10.52 mmol), 4-chloro-3-methylphenol (1.5g, 10.52 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (6.86 g, 21.04 mmol) were stirred inacetonitrile (40 mL) in a pressure tube at 50° C. for 14 h. The reactionwas concentrated and partitioned between ethyl acetate and water; thecombined organics were dried over Na₂SO₄, and concentrated. The crudeproduct was purified by Biotage FCC (25 g SNAP KP-SiO₂, 50-100% EtOAc inHeptanes) affording the title compound as a colourless oil (1.49 g, 91%purity, 64%).

¹H NMR (250 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.22 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.78 (d, J=2.9Hz, 1H), 6.68 (dd, J=8.7, 3.0 Hz, 1H), 4.09 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 3.86 (t,J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.08-1.99 (m, 2H). LCMS Method C: rt 1.12min, 91%; m/z 201.0 (MH⁺).

3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl methanesulfonate—Compound BC

3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propan-1-ol (1.49 g, 7.47 mmol) andtriethylamine (1.24 ml, 8.96 mmol) were dissolved in DCM (15 mL) andcooled in an ice bath. Methanesulfonyl chloride (0.61 mL, 7.84 mmol) inDCM (5 mL) was added dropwise. The reaction was allowed to warm to RTand stirred for 14 h. The reaction was partitioned between DCM andwater, washing the aqueous with DCM; the combined organics were passedthrough a hydrophobic frit, and concentrated, affording the titlecompound as a colourless oil (2.02 g, 69%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.22 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.77 (d, J=2.9Hz, 1H), 6.67 (dd, J=8.7, 3.0 Hz, 1H), 4.44 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 4.05 (t,J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 2.99 (s, 3H), 2.34 (s, 3H), 2.24-2.18 (m, 2H).

[3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl][3-(dimethylamino)propyl]amine—CompoundBD

3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl methanesulfonate (1000 mg, 3.59 mmol)and K₂CO₃ (595 mg, 4.30 mmol) were stirred in acetonitrile (20 mL) andcooled over ice. N,N-dimethylpropane-1,3-diamine (550 mg, 5.38 mmol) wasthen added dropwise to the reaction. The reaction was allowed to warm toRT and stirred for 14 h, followed by heating at 50° C. for 7 h. Thereaction was concentrated and purified by column chromatography usingBiotage FCC (25 g SNAP KP-SiO₂, 50-100% EtOAc in Heptanes; then 0-35%MeOH in EtOAc) affording the title compound as a pale orange gum (410mg, 40%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.22 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.77 (d, J=2.9Hz, 1H), 6.66 (dd, J=8.7, 2.9 Hz, 1H), 4.03 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 3.16 (t,J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 3.12 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 2.61 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.33 (s,3H), 2.27 (s, 6H), 2.22 (p, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 1.95 (p, J=6.0 Hz, 2H). LCMSMethod C: rt 0.69 min, 99%; m/z 285.0 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl][3-(dimethylamino)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example 86

[3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl][3-(dimethylamino)propyl]amine (200mg, 0.64 mmol) and

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(410 mg, 1.44 mmol) were dissolved in pyridine (0.8 mL). The reactionwas heated in a microwave at 130° C. for 10 h, followed by heating at150° C. for 14 h. The reaction was concentrated and purified by HPLCmethod A affording the title compound as a yellow gum (45 mg, 13%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.22 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.45 (d, J=8.4 Hz,2H), 7.25 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.89 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 6.78 (dd, J=8.7,2.8 Hz, 1H), 5.66 (s, 1H), 4.09 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 3.33 (m, 4H), 2.39(t, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 2.23 (s, 3H), 2.21 (s, 6H), 2.19-2.14 (m, 2H), 1.90(p, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.31 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.38 min, 99%; m/z551.2 (MH⁺).

Example 87 was synthesized by reacting Compound F with Compound BG. Thesynthetic route for Compound BG is illustrated in Scheme 21.

2-[3-(cyclohexylamino)-2-hydroxypropyl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione—CompoundBE

2-(oxiran-2-ylmethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione (1.5 g, 7.38mmol) and cyclohexylamine (0.73 g, 0.73 mmol) were dissolved inisopropanol (25 mL). The reaction was stirred at 85° C. for 14 h. Thereaction was allowed to cool to RT. The reaction was filtered and thesolid was dried under vacuum affording the title compound as a whitesolid (1.17 g, 92% purity, 52%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.91-7.80 (m, 4H), 4.93 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H),3.87-3.80 (m, 1H), 3.64-3.51 (m, 2H), 2.58 (dd, J=11.7, 4.8 Hz, 1H),2.35-2.25 (m, 1H), 1.76 (t, J=10.9 Hz, 2H), 1.64 (d, J=12.9 Hz, 2H),1.54 (dd, J=8.4, 3.6 Hz, 1H), 1.42 (s, 1H), 1.24-1.08 (m, 3H), 1.02-0.91(m, 2H). LCMS Method C: rt 0.78 min, 92%; m/z 302.95 (MH⁺).

2-[3-(cyclohexylamino)-2-fluoropropyl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione—CompoundBF

2-[3-(cyclohexylamino)-2-hydroxypropyl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione(500 mg, 1.65 mmol) was dissolved in DCM (25 mL) and cooled to −78° C.under nitrogen. 2.7 M DeoxoFluor in toluene (1.84 mL, 4.96 mmol) wasadded dropwise. The reaction was stirred at −78° C. for 1 hr, allowed towarm to RT and stirred for 110 h. 2.7 M DeoxoFluor in toluene (1.84 mL,4.96 mmol) was added and the reaction stirred at RT for 14 h followed byheating at 40° C. for 20 h. The DCM was replaced with DCE (10 mL) and2.7 M Deoxofluor in toluene (0.92 mL, 2.48 mmol) was added. The reactionwas heated at 80° C. for 38 h followed by stirring at RT for 96 h. Thereaction was poured over ice and taken to pH 9 using sat. aq. K₂CO₃ andextracted with DCM. The combined organics were dried over Na₂SO₄ andconcentrated. The product was purified by column chromatography usingBiotage FCC (25 g SNAP KP-SiO₂, 0-10% MeOH in DCM) affording the titlecompound as a brown oil (400 mg, 31% purity, 24%)

LCMS Method C: rt 0.81 min, 31%; m/z 304.95 (MH⁺).

N-(3-amino-2-fluoropropyl)cyclohexanamine—Compound BG

2-[3-(cyclohexylamino)-2-fluoropropyl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione(200 mg, 0.66 mmol) was dissolved in EtOH (10 ml) and hydrazinemonohydrate (128.12 μL, 2.63 mmol) was added. The reaction was heated at60° C. for 4 h. The reaction was concentrated, dissolved in MeOH. Thiswas followed by filtration through a 2 g SCX-2 column, washing withmethanol and eluting with 0.7M NH₃ in methanol. The basic eluent wasconcentrated, affording the title compound that was used directly in thenext step (76 mg, ˜70% purity, 46%)

LCMS Method C: rt 0.18 min, m/z 175.00 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(cyclohexylamino)-2-fluoropropyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Compound87

N-(3-amino-2-fluoropropyl)cyclohexanamine (76 mg, 0.31 mmol) and2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.19 mmol) were dissolved in pyridine (0.5 mL). The reaction washeated in a microwave at 120° C. for 3 h. The reaction was concentratedand purified by HPLC method A affording the title compound 87 (7 mg, 94%purity, 8%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.39 (s, 1H), 8.34-8.20 (m, 2H), 8.17 (s,1H), 7.54-7.42 (m, 2H), 5.71 (s, 1H), 5.03-4.75 (m, 1H), 3.91-3.82 (m,2H), 2.98-2.78 (m, 3H), 1.82 (t, 2H), 1.69-1.59 (m, 2H), 1.57-1.46 (m,1H), 1.31 (s, 9H), 1.23-1.09 (m, 2H), 1.10-0.94 (m, 3H). LCMS Method B:rt 2.58 min, 94%; m/z 441.3 (MH⁺)

Example 88 was synthesized by reacting Compound F with Compound BI. Thesynthetic route for Compound BI is illustrated in Scheme 22.

tert-butylN-{[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)carbamoyl]methyl}carbamate—Compound BH

2-{[(tert-butoxy)carbonyl]amino}acetic acid (1 g, 5.71 mmol),N-(3-Dimethylaminopropyl)-N′-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (2.63 g,13.7 mmol), 1-Hydroxy-7-azabenzotriazole (1.71 g, 12.56 mmol) andtriethylamine (3.18 mL, 22.83 mmol) were dissolved in DCE (10 mL) andthe reaction was stirred at RT for 0.5 h. 2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-amine(1.14 mL 6.85 mmol) was added and the reaction was stirred at RT for 14h. The reaction was diluted with water and extracted with DCM. Thecombined organics were dried over Na₂SO₄ and purified by columnchromatography using Biotage FCC (50 g SNAP KP-SiO₂, 0-50% EtOAc inHeptanes) affording the title compound (1.17 g, 85% purity, 69%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 7.25-7.16 (m, 2H), 7.16-6.99 (m, 2H),4.68-4.52 (m, 1H), 3.66 (s, 2H), 3.24 (dd, J=15.8, 7.4 Hz, 2H), 2.85(dd, J=15.8, 5.6 Hz, 2H), 1.43 (s, 9H). LCMS Method C: rt 1.04 min 85%;m/z 235.1 (MH⁺-tert-butyl)

2-amino-N-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)acetamide—Compound BI

tert-butyl N-{[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)carbamoyl]methyl}carbamate(1.17 g, 4.03 mmol) was dissolved in 4 M HCl in dioxane (8 mL) and thereaction was stirred at RT for 3 h. The reaction was concentratedaffording the title compound as an off-white solid (913 mg, 94% purity,100%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.70 (s, 1H), 8.05 (s, 2H), 7.33-7.20 (m,2H), 7.17 (dd, J=5.4, 3.2 Hz, 2H), 4.69-4.35 (m, 1H), 3.50 (s, 2H), 3.22(dd, J=16.0, 7.4 Hz, 2H), 2.80 (dd, J=16.0, 5.0 Hz, 2H). LCMS Method A:rt 1.25 min, 94%; m/z 191.2 (MH⁺)

2-{[2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-7-oxo-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-4-yl]amino}-N-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)acetamide—Example88

2-amino-N-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)acetamide (173 mg, 0.76 mmol) and2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) were dissolved in pyridine (0.5 mL). The reaction wasstirred at RT for 110 h. Further2-amino-N-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)acetamide (100 mg, 0.44 mmol) andtriethylamine (105 μL, 0.76 mmol) were added and the reaction stirred atRT for 14 h. The reaction was concentrated and purified by HPLC method Aaffording the title compound (5 mg, 95% purity, 4%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.55 (s, 1H), 8.23 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H),7.47 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.17-7.07 (m, 4H), 5.59 (s, 1H), 4.74-4.58 (m,1H), 4.27 (s, 2H), 3.23 (dd, J=15.9, 7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.88 (dd, J=15.9, 5.6Hz, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.76 min, 95%; m/z 457.2 (MH⁺)

Example 89 was synthesized by reacting Compound F with Compound BL. Thesynthetic route for Compound BL is illustrated in Scheme 23.

methyl2-[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)carbamoyl]-2,2-difluoroacetate—Compound BJ

Diethyl difluoropropanedioate (2.87 ml, 17.23 mmol) was dissolved inMeOH (20 mL) and a solution of 2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-amine (2.07 g,15.51 mmol) in MeOH (15 mL) was added dropwise. The reaction was stirredat RT for 14 h. The reaction was concentrated and purified by BiotageFCC (50 g SNAP KP-SiO₂, 0-50% EtOAc in Heptanes) affording the titlecompound as a pale brown solid (1.79 g, 91% purity, 35%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.48 (d, J=6.9 Hz, 1H), 7.22 (dd, J=5.3, 3.4Hz, 2H), 7.15 (dd, J=5.5, 3.2 Hz, 2H), 4.60-4.48 (m, 1H), 3.88 (s, 3H),3.20 (dd, J=15.9, 7.9 Hz, 2H), 2.91 (dd, J=15.9, 6.6 Hz, 2H). LCMSMethod C: rt 1.09 min, 91%, m/z 269.95 (MH⁺)

N-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)-2,2-difluoropropanediamide—Compound BK

Methyl 2-[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)carbamoyl]-2,2-difluoroacetate(1.79 g, 6.65 mmol) was dissolved in MeOH (5 mL) and cooled in an icebath. 7N NH₃ in MeOH (10 mL) was added dropwise. The reaction wasallowed to warm to RT and stirred for 14 h. The reaction wasconcentrated affording the title compound as a pale brown solid (1.69 g,93% purity, 100%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 9.16 (d, J=7.0 Hz, 1H), 8.28 (s, 1H), 8.12(s, 1H), 7.22 (dd, J=5.3, 3.4 Hz, 2H), 7.16 (dd, J=5.5, 3.2 Hz, 2H),4.53 (h, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.18 (dd, J=15.8, 7.9 Hz, 2H), 2.92 (dd, J=15.8,6.8 Hz, 2H). LCMS Method C: rt 0.92 min, 93%; m/z 254.95 (MH⁺)

N-(3-amino-2,2-difluoropropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-amine—Compound BL

1M Borane-THF solution (31 mL, 31 mmol) was cooled in an ice bath and asolution of N-(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)-2,2-difluoropropanediamide(1.59 g, 6.25 mmol) in THF (15 mL) was added dropwise. The reaction wasallowed to warm to RT followed by heating at 75° C. for 14 h. Thereaction was cooled with an ice bath and quenched with MeOH (15 mL). Thereaction was concentrated and then dissolved in EtOH (10 mL). Thereaction was acidified with conc. HCl and stirred at RT for 1 h. Thesolid formed was collected by filtration and washed with EtOH affordingthe title compound as a white solid (1.66 g, 84%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 10.04 (s, 1H), 8.79 (s, 2H), 7.41-7.04 (m,4H), 4.11 (s, 1H), 3.85 (d, J=15.1 Hz, 2H), 3.70 (t, J=15.5 Hz, 2H),3.32-3.27 (m, 2H), 3.21 (s, 2H).

2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-4-({3-[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)amino]-2,2-difluoropropyl}amino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example89

N-(3-amino-2,2-difluoropropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-amine (228 mg,0.76 mmol), and

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and triethylamine (212 μL, 1.53 mmol) were dissolvedin pyridine (0.5 mL). The reaction was stirred at RT for 38 h thenheated in a microwave at 120° C. for 4 h. The reaction was concentratedand purified by HPLC method A affording the title compound (15 mg, 12%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.25 (m, 3H), 7.50 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H),7.05 (s, 4H), 5.73 (s, 1H), 4.28 (t, J=13.0 Hz, 2H), 3.75-3.56 (m, 1H),3.30-3.18 (m, 2H), 3.06 (dd, J=15.6, 7.4 Hz, 2H), 2.73-2.64 (m, 2H),1.36 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.76 min, 99%; m/z 493.2 (MH⁺)

Example 90 was synthesized by reacting Compound F with Compound BN. Thesynthetic route for Compound BN is illustrated in Scheme 24.

tert-ButylN-{2-[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)amino]ethyl}carbamate—Compound BM

tert-Butyl (2-aminoethyl)carbamate (1.21 g, 7.57 mmol),2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-one and acetic acid (144 μL, 7.57 mmol) weredissolved in DCE (20 mL). Sodium triacetoxyborohydride (2.97 g, 14.0mmol) was added and the reaction was stirred at RT for 1 h. The reactionwas quenched with 1M NaOH (aq.) and extracted with tert-butyl methylether. The combined organics were dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated.The product was purified using column chromatography using Biotage FCC(25 g SNAP KP-SiO₂, 50-100% EtOAC in Heptanes) affording the titlecompound (1.4 g, 66%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.16 (dd, J=5.2, 3.4 Hz, 2H), 7.09 (dd,J=5.5, 3.2 Hz, 2H), 6.72 (s, 1H), 3.52-3.43 (m, 1H), 3.09-2.93 (m, 4H),2.70-2.53 (m, 4H), 1.37 (s, 9H). LCMS Method C: rt 0.80 min, 98%; m/z277.05 (MH⁺)

N-(2-Aminoethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-amine—Compound BN

tert-Butyl N-{2-[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)amino]ethyl}carbamate (1.14g, 5.07 mmol) was dissolved in 20% TFA in DCM (14 mL). The reaction wasstirred at RT for 4.5 h. The reaction was concentrated. The product wasdissolved in DCM and taken to pH 9 using sat. aq. NaHCO₃. The organiclayer was removed and the aqueous was extracted with further DCM. Thecombined organics were dried over Na₂SO₄ and concentrated affording thetitle compound (183 mg, 18%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 7.23-7.13 (m, 2H), 7.10 (dd, J=5.5, 3.2Hz, 2H), 3.70-3.53 (m, 1H), 3.38 (s, 1H), 3.18 (dd, J=15.6, 7.3 Hz, 2H),2.90 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 1H), 2.86-2.69 (m, 4H). LCMS Method A: rt 1.32 min,95%; m/z 177.2 (MH⁺)

2-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-4-({2-[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)amino]ethyl}amino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example90

N-(2-Aminoethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-amine (180 mg, 0.76 mmol),2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.25 mmol) and triethylamine (212 μL, 1.53 mmol) were dissolvedin pyridine (0.5 mL). The reaction was stirred at RT for 182 h. Thereaction was concentrated and purified by HPLC method A affording thetitle compound (6 mg, 5%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.41 (s, 2H), 8.23 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H),7.48 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.17 (s, 4H), 4.28-4.19 (m, 1H), 4.08 (t, J=5.4Hz, 2H), 3.49 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 2H), 3.39-3.32 (m, 2H), 3.04 (dd, J=16.2,6.1 Hz, 2H), 1.36 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.65 min, 99%; m/z 443.2(MH⁺)

Example 91 was synthesized by reacting Compound F with Compound BP. Thesynthetic route for Compound BP is illustrated in Scheme 25.

2-[3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-yl)propyl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione—CompoundBO

2-(3-bromopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione (5 g, 18.65 mmol)in toluene (30 mL) was added dropwise to a warm solution of1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline (4.97 g, 37.3 mmol) in toluene (30 mL).The reaction mixture was heated at 120° C. for 16 h, cooled to 0° C. andfiltered. The solid was washed with cold toluene. The filtrate wasevaporated to dryness to give the title compound as an oil thatsolidified upon standing (7.0 g, 79% purity, 92%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.81-7.74 (m, 2H), 7.69-7.62 (m, 2H),7.13-7.05 (m, 2H), 7.05-6.95 (m, 2H), 3.84 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 3.60 (s,2H), 2.81 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 2.71 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 2.63 (t, J=7.0 Hz,2H), 2.01 (p, J=7.0 Hz, 2H). LCMS Method C: rt 0.94 min, 79%; m/z 321(MH⁺).

3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-yl)propan-1-amine—Compound BP

2-[3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-yl)propyl]-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindole-1,3-dione(6.3 g, 15.53 mmol) was dissolved in Ethanol (10 mL) and hydrazinemonohydrate (0.757 mL, 15.5 mmol) was added dropwise. The reaction washeated at 85° C. for 2 h. Hydrazine monohydrate (0.757 mL, 15.5 mmol)was added and reaction was heated for another 2 h at 85° C. Ethanol (5mL) and HCl (6N, 15.5 mmol) were added and mixture was heated at 100° C.for 1 h. The precipitate was filtered off and washed with water.Combined filtrates were basified with 2M aq. Na₂CO₃ and extracted withTBME to give the title compound (2.96 g, 85% purity, 74%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.13-7.07 (m, 3H), 7.04-6.99 (m, 1H),3.63 (s, 2H), 2.90 (t, J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 2.80 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.73 (t,J=5.9 Hz, 2H), 2.60-2.55 (m, 2H), 1.75 (p, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 1.48 (s, 2H).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-yl)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example91

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(70 mg, 0.223 mmol) and3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-yl)propan-1-amine (108 mg, 0.445mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heatedin a microwave at 140° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was evaporatedto dryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound as a pale yellow oil (45 mg, 43%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.30 (s, 2H), 8.26 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H),7.49 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.28-7.22 (m, 2H), 7.19 (t, J=6.7 Hz, 1H), 7.11(d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 5.69 (s, 1H), 4.30 (s, 2H), 3.88 (t, J=6.5 Hz, 2H),3.43 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 3.33 (m, 2H), 3.09 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 2.33-2.24(m, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H), LCMS Method B: rt 2.58 min, 99%; m/z 457.2 (MH⁺).

Examples 93 and 94 were synthesised from Compound BQ, which wassynthesised from Example 92. The synthetic route for Compound BQ andsubsequent reaction with amines is illustrated in Scheme 26.

2-(5-tert-butyl-2-methylfuran-3-yl)-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example92

To a solution of sodium thiocyanate (818 mg, 9.96 mmol) in acetone (20mL) was added 5-tert-butyl-2-methylfuran-3-carbonyl chloride (2.0 g,9.96 mmol) reaction was stirred at RT for 1 h. 2-cyanoacetohydrazide(987 mg, 9.97 mmol) was added and reaction was stirred at 70° C. for 16h. The reaction was cooled and concentrated to dryness, then dissolvedin 20 mL of 5% aq. KOH and heated at 100° C. for 1 h. The reaction wascooled, acidified to pH 1 using 1M aq. HCl. The precipitate was isolatedand purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the title compoundas a white solid (110 mg, 5%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 6.63 (s, 1H), 5.82 (s, 1H), 2.63 (s,3H), 1.32 (s, 9H), LCMS Method C: rt 1.37 min, 96%; m/z 305 (MH⁺).

2-(5-tert-butyl-2-methylfuran-3-yl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—CompoundBQ

To an acetone (10 mL) suspension of2-(5-tert-butyl-2-methylfuran-3-yl)-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(110 mg, 0.35 mmol) was added K₂CO₃ (97 mg, 0.701 mmol) and iodomethane(24 μL, 0.386 mmol). The reaction was stirred at RT for 30 min. Thereaction was concentrated, dissolved in water, acidified to pH 2 using1M aq. HCl, and extracted with EtOAc. The combined organic extracts weredried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to give the title compound as a paleyellow solid (110 mg, 98%).

¹H NMR (250 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 6.55 (s, 1H), 5.74 (s, 1H), 2.74 (s,3H), 2.73 (s, 3H), 1.31 (s, 9H), LCMS Method C: rt 1.48 min, 100%; m/z319 (MH⁺).

2-(5-tert-butyl-2-methylfuran-3-yl)-4-[(3-hydroxypropyl)amino]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example93

2-(5-tert-butyl-2-methylfuran-3-yl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(25 mg, 0.079 mmol) and 3-aminopropan-1-ol (29.5 mg, 0.39 mmol) weredissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound as a colorless oil (5 mg, 17%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 6.53 (s, 1H), 5.59 (s, 1H), 3.78 (t,J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.73 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 2.75 (s, 3H), 1.98 (p, J=6.5 Hz,2H), 1.33 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.95 min, 92%; m/z 346.1 (MH⁺).

2-(5-tert-butyl-2-methylfuran-3-yl)-4-(3-[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)amino]propyl)amino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example94

2-(5-tert-butyl-2-methylfuran-3-yl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(25 mg, 0.079 mmol) and N-(3-aminopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-aminedihydrochloride (41 mg, 0.157 mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL).The reaction mixture was heated in a microwave at 140° C. for 9 h. Thereaction mixture was evaporated to dryness and purified by preparativeHPLC method A affording the title compound as a pale beige solid (3 mg,8%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.39 (s, 2H), 7.29-7.18 (m, 4H), 6.53(s, 1H), 5.63 (s, 1H), 4.08 (p, J=7.6, 7.0 Hz, 1H), 3.80 (t, J=6.3 Hz,2H), 3.39 (dd, J=16.3, 7.8 Hz, 2H), 3.26-3.19 (m, 2H), 3.07 (dd, J=16.3,6.1 Hz, 2H), 2.71 (s, 3H), 2.17 (dt, J=14.1, 6.6 Hz, 2H), 1.32 (s, 9H).LCMS Method B: rt 2.64 min, 95%; m/z 461.2 (MH⁺).

Examples 95 to 97 were synthesised from Compound BS. The synthetic routefor Compound BS and subsequent reaction with amines is illustrated inScheme 27.

2-tert-butyl-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—CompoundBR

Sodium thiocyanate (681 mg, 8.29 mmol) was added to an acetonitrile (10mL) solution of 2,2-dimethylpropanoyl chloride (1.0 g, 8.29 mmol). Themixture was stirred at RT for 2 h. 2-cyanoacetohydrazide (821.47 mg,8.29 mmol) was added and mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1 h. Thereaction was concentrated to dryness, dissolved in 5% aq. KOH (10 mL)and ethanol (5 mL) and stirred at 100° C. for 1.5 h. Ethanol was removedunder reduced pressure, the mixture was acidified to pH 1 using 1M aq.HCl and extracted with EtOAc. Combined organic fractions were dried overMgSO₄ and concentrated to give the title compound as a pale green solid(875 mg, 47%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 6.00 (s, 1H), 1.42 (s, 9H). LCMS MethodC: rt 0.96 min, 100%; m/z 224.9 (MH⁺).

2-tert-butyl-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—CompoundBS

To an acetone suspension of2-tert-butyl-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(0.88 g, 3.71 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (1.02 g, 7.41 mmol) was added iodomethane(254 μL, 4.08 mmol). Mixture was stirred at RT for 20 min. Acetone wasremoved under reduced pressure and the mixture was dissolved in Water,acidified and extracted with EtOAc/Et₂O/MeOH 2/1/0.1. Combined organicswere dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to give the title compound as ayellow solid. (0.81 g, 55%).

LCMS Method C: rt 1.22 min, 60%; m/z 238.9 (MH⁺).

2-tert-butyl-4-({3-[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)amino]propyl}amino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example95

2-tert-butyl-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(75 mg, 0.189 mmol) and N-(3-aminopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-aminedihydrochloride (149 mg, 0.566 mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL).The reaction mixture was heated in a microwave at 140° C. for 12 h. Thereaction mixture was evaporated to dryness and purified by preparativeHPLC method A affording the title compound as an orange oil (5 mg, 7%)

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.32 (s, 3H), 7.33-7.19 (m, 4H), 5.63(s, 1H), 4.14-4.03 (m, 1H), 3.76 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.42 (dd, J=16.4,7.8 Hz, 2H), 3.26-3.20 (m, 2H), 3.13 (dd, J=16.3, 6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.21-2.10(m, 2H), 1.39 (s, 9H), LCMS Method B: rt 1.93 min, 99%; m/z 381.2 (MH⁺).

2-tert-butyl-4-(butylamino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example96

2-tert-butyl-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(75 mg, 0.189 mmol) and butan-1-amine (69 mg, 0.944 mmol) were dissolvedin Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in a microwave at140° C. for 6 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated to dryness andpurified by preparative HPLC method A affording the title compound as anorange oil (14 mg, 24%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 5.56 (s, 1H), 3.60 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H),1.73-1.63 (m, 2H), 1.48-1.41 (m, 2H), 1.34 (s, 9H), 0.98 (t, J=7.4 Hz,3H), LCMS Method B: rt 3.00 min, 100%; m/z 264.1 (MH⁺).

2-tert-butyl-4-{[3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-yl)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example97

2-tert-butyl-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(40 mg, 0.101 mmol) and3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-yl)propan-1-amine (49 mg, 0.201 mmol)were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound as a yellow oil (11 mg, 28%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.32 (s, 2H), 7.33-7.21 (m, 3H), 7.17(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.61 (s, 1H), 4.35 (s, 2H), 3.77 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H),3.49 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 3.32-3.28 (m, 2H), 3.16 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H),2.30-2.19 (m, 2H), 1.37 (s, 9H), LCMS Method B: rt 1.81 min, 98%; m/z381.2 (MH⁺).

Example 98 was synthesized by reacting Compound F with a commerciallyavailable amine.

4-({3-[benzyl(methyl)amino]propyl}amino)-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example98

2-tert-butyl-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(70 mg, 0.223 mmol) and (3-aminopropyl)(benzyl)methylamine (39.7 mg,0.223 mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture washeated in a microwave at 140° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture wasevaporated to dryness and purified by preparative HPLC method Aaffording the title compound (formate salt) as a yellow oil (50 mg,50%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.39 (s, 2H), 8.31-8.26 (m, 2H),7.56-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.41-7.26 (m, 5H), 5.72 (s, 1H), 4.22 (s, 2H), 3.84(t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 3.23-3.15 (m, 2H), 2.77 (s, 3H), 2.27-2.16 (m, 2H),1.40 (s, 9H), LCMS Method B: rt 2.58 min, 100%; m/z 446.2 (MH⁺).

Examples 100 to 102 were synthesised from Compound BT, which wassynthesised from Example 99. The synthetic route for Compound BT andsubsequent reaction with amines is illustrated in Scheme 28.

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example99

Sodium thiocyanate (1.24 g) was added to an acetone (25 mL) solution ofadamantane-1-carbonyl chloride (3.00 g, 15.1 mmol). The reaction wasstirred at RT for 1 h. 2-cyanoacetohydrazide (1.50 g, 15.1 mmol) wasadded and reaction was heated at 80° C. for 18 h. The mixture wasfiltered and the filtrate was concentrated, dissolved in 5% aq. KOH (50mL) and ethanol (10 ml) and stirred at 105° C. for 30 min. The mixturewas cooled to RT and concentrated, then acidified to pH 1 with 1M aq.HCl. The precipitate was collected by filtration, washed with water anddried overnight at 40° C. under vacuum to yield the title compound as awhite solid (3.35 g, 80%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 5.83 (s, 1H), 2.11 (br s, 3H), 2.06 (d,J=3.0 Hz, 6H), 1.83 (t, J=2.9 Hz, 6H). LCMS Method F: rt 1.18 min, 89%;m/z 303.1 (MH⁺).

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—CompoundBT

To an acetone suspension of2-(adamantan-1-yl)-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(0.25 g, 0.73 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (0.2 g, 1.45 mmol) was added iodomethane(114 mg, 0.80 mmol) and stirred at RT for 1 h. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated, dissolved in Water, acidified and extracted with EtOAc.The combined organics were dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to yieldthe title product as a yellow solid. (0.16 g, 62%).

LCMS Method C: rt 1.37 min, 96%; m/z 316.9 (MH⁺).

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-4-[(3-hydroxypropyl)amino]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example100

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(70 mg, 0.21 mmol) and 3-aminopropan-1-ol (79 mg, 1.06 mmol) weredissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 1 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound as a white solid (26 mg, 35%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 5.57 (s, 1H), 3.91-3.52 (m, 4H), 2.06(d, J=7.1 Hz, 9H), 1.92 (p, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 1.86-1.76 (m, 6H), LCMSMethod B: rt 3.39 min, 100%; m/z 344.1 (MH⁺).

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-4-({3-[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)amino]propyl}amino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example101

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(70 mg, 0.21 mmol), N-(3-aminopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-aminedihydrochloride (139.75 mg, 0.53 mmol) and trimethylamine (107 mg, 1.06mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heatedin a microwave at 140° C. for 8 h. The reaction mixture was evaporatedto dryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound as a white solid (12 mg, 12%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.30 (s, 2H), 7.32-7.20 (m, 4H), 5.63(s, 1H), 4.10 (ddd, J=13.9, 7.6, 6.2 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H),3.42 (dd, J=16.4, 7.8 Hz, 2H), 3.25 (dd, J=9.5, 6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.13 (dd,J=16.3, 6.1 Hz, 2H), 2.20-2.08 (m, 10H), 1.91-1.75 (m, 7H). LCMS MethodB: rt 3.20 min, 97%; m/z 459.1 (MH⁺).

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-4-{[3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-yl)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example102

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(70 mg, 0.21 mmol), 3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-yl)propan-1-amine(108 mg, 0.44 mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reactionmixture was heated in a microwave at 140° C. for 2 h. The reactionmixture was evaporated to dryness and purified by preparative HPLCmethod A affording the title compound as a white solid (20 mg, 19%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.32 (s, 2H), 7.31-7.21 (m, 3H), 7.16(d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.61 (s, 1H), 4.34 (s, 2H), 3.78 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H),3.48 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.32-3.26 (m, 2H), 3.16 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 2.25(dt, J=14.4, 6.5 Hz, 2H), 2.08 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 9H), 1.82 (q, J=12.2 Hz,6H), LCMS Method B: rt 3.39 min, 100%; m/z 459.2 (MH⁺).

Examples 103 and 104 were synthesised from Compound BV. Example 105 wassynthesised from Compound BW. The synthetic route for Compound BV andCompound BW, and subsequent reactions with amines, is illustrated inScheme 29.

2-(4-acetylphenyl)-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—CompoundBU

Sodium thiocyanate (431 mg, 5.25 mmol) and 4-acetylbenzoyl chloride (960mg, 5.25 mmol) were added to a solution of acetone (3 mL) and stirred atRT for 1 h. 2-cyanoacetohydrazide (520 mg, 5.25 mmol) was added andreaction was heated at 80° C. for 18 h. The mixture was cooled down,concentrated, and dissolved in 5% aq. KOH (15 mL), then stirred at 105°C. for 2 h. The mixture was cooled, concentrated, and acidified to pH 1with 1M aq. HCl. The precipitate was collected by filtration, dissolvedin MeCN/Toluene and concentrated under reduced pressure to give thetitle compound as a pale yellow solid (1.20 g, 61%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 13.83 (s, 1H), 11.85 (s, 1H), 8.22 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 8.10-8.07 (m, 2H), 6.09 (s, 1H), 2.65 (s, 3H), LCMS Method C:rt 0.87 min, 77%; m/z 286.9 (MH⁺).

2-(4-acetylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—CompoundBV

To an acetone suspension of2-(4-acetylphenyl)-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(1.50 g, 3.85 mmol) and K₂CO₃ (1.17 g, 8 mmol) was added iodomethane(631 mg, 4.44 mmol). The mixture was stirred at RT for 90 mins,concentrated and dissolved in Water, acidified and extracted with EtOAc.Combined organics were dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to give thetitle compound as a brown solid. (1.18 g, 77%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.81 (s, 1H), 8.55 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 8.11(d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 6.04 (s, 1H), 2.82 (s, 3H), 2.65 (s, 3H), LCMS MethodG: rt 1.68 min, 79%; m/z 300.9 (MH⁺).

2-(4-acetylphenyl)-4-({3-[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)amino]propyl}amino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example103

2-(4-acetylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(50 mg, 0.13 mmol), N-(3-aminopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-aminedihydrochloride (70 mg, 0.26 mmol) and triethylamine (54 mg, 0.53 mmol)were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated at80° C. for 24 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated to dryness andpurified by preparative HPLC method A affording the title compound as awhite solid (2.5 mg, 4%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.47 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 8.06 (d, J=8.6Hz, 2H), 7.23-7.12 (m, 4H), 5.76 (s, 1H), 4.05 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 3.87(t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.30 (dt, J=3.3, 1.6 Hz, 4H), 3.03 (dd, J=16.4, 6.0Hz, 2H), 2.19 (dt, J=13.9, 6.9 Hz, 2H), LCMS Method B: rt 1.95 min, 91%;m/z 443.1 (MH⁺).

2-(4-acetylphenyl)-4-{[3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example104

2-(4-acetylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80 mg, 0.213 mmol) and 4-(3-aminopropoxy)-1-chloro-2-methylbenzene (86mg, 0.426 mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reactionmixture was heated at 70° C. for 24 h. The reaction mixture wasevaporated to dryness and purified by preparative HPLC method Aaffording the title compound as a yellow solid (1.7 mg, 1.7%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.50 (s, 1H), 8.42-8.34 (m, 2H),8.03-7.97 (m, 2H), 7.11 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.76 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 6.67(dd, J=8.7, 3.0 Hz, 1H), 5.72 (s, 1H), 4.13 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 3.95 (t,J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 2.27-2.16 (m, 5H), LCMS Method B: rt 3.84min, 99%; m/z 452.1 (MH⁺).

2-[4-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl]-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—CompoundBW

To a solution of2-(4-acetylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(80%, 200 mg, 0.533 mmol) in dry THF at 0° C., was added MeMgBr (1M inTHF, 5.3 mL) and the reaction was warmed to RT and stirred for 1 h. Thereaction was quenched with water, acidified with 1M aq. HCl andextracted with EtOAc. Combined organic fractions were dried over MgSO4,concentrated and purified by column chromatography (Biotage, 5 g SNAPKP-SIL, 15-80% EtOAc in Heptane 10 CV) to give the title compound as awhite powder (169 mg, 79% purity, 25%).

¹H NMR (250 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.44 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.65 (d, J=8.7Hz, 2H), 5.88 (s, 1H), 2.84 (s, 3H), 1.60 (s, 6H), LCMS Method C: rt1.13 min, 79%; m/z 316.9 (MH⁺).

4-({3-[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)amino]propyl}amino)-2-[4-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example105

2-[4-(2-hydroxypropan-2-yl)phenyl]-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(79%, 55 mg, 0.13 mmol), N-(3-aminopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-aminedihydrochloride (70 mg, 0.26 mmol) and trimethylamine (54 mg, 0.533mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (0.5 mL). The reaction mixture washeated at 80° C. for 24 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound as a white solid (4.3 mg, 7%).

¹H NMR (250 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.39 (s, 2H), 8.29 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H),7.59 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.23-7.12 (m, 5H), 5.70 (s, 1H), 4.08-3.94 (m,1H), 3.86 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 3.30 (dt, J=3.3, 1.6 Hz, 4H), 3.00 (dd,J=16.3, 6.3 Hz, 2H), 2.15 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 1.56 (s, 6H), LCMS MethodB: rt 1.86 min, 98%; m/z 459 (MH⁺).

Examples 107 and 108 were synthesised from Compound CB, which wassynthesised from Example 106. The synthetic route for Compound CB andsubsequent reaction with amines is illustrated in Scheme 30.

Ethyl (2E)-2-cyano-3-phenylprop-2-enoate—Compound BX

Ethyl cyanoacetate (5.65 g, 50 mmol), benzaldehyde (5.3 g, 50 mmol) andpiperidine (0.50 mL) were stirred in ethanol (15 ml) at RT for 16 h.Solid was filtered off, dissolved in methanol and the solution wasconcentrated to give the title compound as an oil that crystallized uponcooling (9.67 g, 87%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.25 (s, 1H), 8.04-7.93 (m, 2H), 7.55(t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 4.39 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.40(t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

Ethyl 2-cyano-3-phenylpropanoate—Compound BY

Ethyl (2E)-2-cyano-3-phenylprop-2-enoate (5.0 g, 24.8 mmol) in Ethanol(100 mL) was hydrogenated at atmospheric pressure in the presence ofPd/C (125 mg, 10%) at RT for 16 h. The reaction mixture was purged withnitrogen, filtered through a pad of celite, washed with ethanol and thefiltrate was concentrated to give the title compound as a pale yellowoil (5.05 g, 90%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.40-7.24 (m, 5H), 4.24 (q, J=7.2 Hz,2H), 3.72 (dd, J=8.4, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 3.34-3.15 (m, 2H), 1.27 (t, J=7.1 Hz,3H).

2-cyano-3-phenylpropanehydrazide—Compound BZ

To a solution of ethyl 2-cyano-3-phenylpropanoate (5.05 g, 24.85 mmol)in ethanol (100 mL) was added hydrazine hydrate (1:1) (1.33 mL). Thereaction mixture was stirred at RT for 18 h. Hydrazine hydrate (1:1)(0.6 mL) was added and reaction mixture was stirred at RT for a further16 h. The solution was concentrated, dissolved in MeOH and diluted withDCM/Pentane. The solution was concentrated under reduced pressure at 0°C. until precipitation occurred. The suspension that formed was thenfiltered off and washed with pentane to give the title compound as whitecrystals (3.10 g, 62%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) 9.43 (s, 1H), 7.41-7.21 (m, 5H), 4.43 (s, 2H),3.85 (dd, J=8.7, 6.9 Hz, 1H), 3.26-2.90 (m, 2H).

N-({[(4-tert-butylphenyl)formamido]methanethioyl}amino)-2-cyano-3-phenylpropanamide—CompoundCA

2-cyano-3-phenylpropanehydrazide (76 mg, 0.4 mmol) was added tosuspension of 4-tert-butylbenzoyl isothiocyanate (88 mg, 0.4 mmol) inacetone (2 mL). The reaction was heated at 70° C. for 16 h,concentrated, dissolved in EtOAc and washed with water. The organicphase was concentrated to give crude title compound that was useddirectly in the next step.

8-benzyl-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example106

CrudeN-({[(4-tert-butylphenyl)formamido]methanethioyl}amino)-2-cyano-3-phenylpropanamide(292 mg, 0.4 mmol) was dissolved in 5% aq. KOH (3 mL) and ethanol (1 mL)and stirred at 105° C. for 30 min. The reaction was cooled, ethanol wasremoved under reduced pressure and the mixture was acidified to pH1 with1M aq. HCl. The suspension was centrifuged for 10 min and solid wascollected to give the title compound as a white solid (185 mg, 98%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.03 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 2H), 7.61 (d, J=8.7Hz, 2H), 7.38-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.24 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 2H), 7.14 (d, J=7.4 Hz,1H), 3.91 (s, 2H), 1.38 (s, 9H). LCMS Method F: rt 4.65 min, 94%; m/z391.1 (MH⁺).

8-benzyl-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—CompoundCB

To an acetone (5 mL) suspension of8-benzyl-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(120 mg, 0.26 mmol) was added K₂CO₃ (70 mg, 0.51 mmol) and iodomethane(39 mg, 0.28 mmol). The reaction was stirred at RT until fullconversion, concentrated, dissolved in water, acidified to pH1 with 1Maq. HCl and extracted with EtOAc. Combined organic layers were driedover MgSO₄ and concentrated to give the title compound as a white solid(70 mg, 58%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.84 (s, 1H), 8.38 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.59(d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.33-7.25 (m, 4H), 7.17 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.92 (s,2H), 2.81 (s, 3H), 1.35 (s, 9H). LCMS Method C: rt 1.36 min, 86%; m/z405.0 (MH⁺).

8-benzyl-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-[(3-hydroxypropyl)amino]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example107

8-benzyl-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(70 mg, 0.15 mmol) and 3-aminopropan-1-ol (56 mg, 0.74 mmol) weredissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 1 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound as a white solid (30 mg, 46%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.30 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.49 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 7.34 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.22 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 2H), 7.11 (t, J=7.4Hz, 1H), 3.94 (s, 2H), 3.82 (t, J=6.7 Hz, 2H), 3.72 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H),1.97 (p, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 1.36 (s, 9H). LCMS Method F: rt 4.82 min, 100%;m/z 432.1 (MH⁺).

8-benzyl-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-({3-[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)amino]propyl}amino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example108

8-benzyl-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(85 mg, 0.21 mmol), N-(3-aminopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-aminedihydrochloride (159 mg, 0.51 mmol) and trimethylamine (208 mg, 2.06mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (2 mL). The reaction mixture was heatedin a microwave at 140° C. for 10 h. The reaction mixture was evaporatedto dryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound as a brown solid (40 mg, 35%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.55 (s, 1H), 8.34-8.26 (m, 2H),7.56-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.38 (d, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 7.25 (t, J=7.7 Hz, 2H), 7.17(s, 5H), 3.97 (m, 3H), 3.89 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.30-3.17 (m, 4H), 2.94(dd, J=16.2, 6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.22-2.11 (m, 2H), 1.40 (s, 9H). LCMS MethodB: rt 3.32 min, 100%; m/z 547.4 (MH⁺).

Examples 109 to 111 were synthesised from Compound CG. The syntheticroute for Compound CG and subsequent reaction with amines is illustratedin Scheme 31.

Ethyl (2E)-2-cyano-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)prop-2-enoate—Compound CC

Ethyl cyanoacetate (1.13 g, 10 mmol), 1H-imidazole-4-carbaldehyde (0.96g, 10 mmol) and piperidine (100 μL) were stirred in ethanol (5 ml) at RTfor 18 h. The precipitate was filtered off and washed with Et₂O to givethe title compound as a pale yellow powder (1.60 g, 86%).

¹H NMR (250 MHz, DMSO-d6) 12.94 (s, 1H), 8.19 (s, 1H), 8.10 (d, J=0.7Hz, 1H), 8.01 (s, 1H), 4.28 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.30 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).LCMS Method C: rt 0.88 min; m/z 191.9 (MH⁺).

Ethyl 2-cyano-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoate—Compound CD

Ethyl (2E)-2-cyano-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)prop-2-enoate (1.50 g, 7.84 mmol)in Ethanol (40 mL) was hydrogenated at atmospheric pressure in thepresence of Pd/C (10%, 55 mg) at room temperature for 6 h. The reactionmixture was purged with nitrogen, filtered through a pad of celite,washed with ethanol, and the filtrate concentrated to give the titlecompound as a pale yellow oil (1.55 g, 92%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 7.58 (s, 1H), 6.97 (s, 1H), 4.26 (q,J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.94 (dd, J=8.4, 5.8 Hz, 1H), 3.29 (dd, J=14.6, 5.8 Hz,1H), 3.20 (dd, J=14.6, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 1.29 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

2-cyano-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanehydrazide—Compound CE

To a solution of ethyl 2-cyano-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoate (1.5 g,6.98 mmol) in ethanol (45 mL) was added hydrazine hydrate (1:1) (374 μL,7.68 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 92 h. Hydrazinehydrate (1:1) (280 μL, 5.76 mmol) was added and the reaction was stirredat RT for 18 h. The mixture was concentrated to dryness. The resultingcrude material was triturated with MeOH/Et₂O/Pentane to give a whitesolid that was filtered off and washed with pentane, yielding the titlecompound as a white powder (0.84 g, 63%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.89 (s, 1H), 9.52 (s, 1H), 7.58 (s, 1H),6.97 (s, 1H), 4.42 (s, 2H), 3.95-3.86 (m, 1H), 3.05-2.89 (m, 2H).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-(1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl)-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—CompoundCF

2-cyano-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)propanehydrazide (179 mg, 1 mmol) was addedto a suspension of 4-tert-butylbenzoyl isothiocyanate (219 mg, 1 mmol)in acetonitrile (4 mL) and refluxed for 1 h. The reaction wasconcentrated to dryness. The crude was dissolved in 5% aq. KOH (5 mL)and ethanol (2 ml) and stirred at 105° C. for 15 min. The reaction wascooled to RT, ethanol was removed under reduce pressure and mixture wasacidified to pH1 with 1M aq. HCl. A precipitate was filtered off to givethe title compound as a white solid (0.37 g, 90% purity, 79%).

¹H NMR (250 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 8.72 (s, 1H), 8.07 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H),7.60-7.50 (m, 2H), 7.30 (s, 1H), 3.90 (s, 2H), 1.32 (s, 9H). LCMS MethodC: rt 1.02 min; 90% m/z 380.9 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-(1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—CompoundCG

To an acetone (1 mL) suspension of2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-(1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl)-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(50 mg, 0.12 mmol) was added K₂CO₃ (33 mg, 0.24 mmol), iodomethane (19mg, 0.13 mmol), and a few drops of DMF and the reaction was heated to35° C. for 30 min. The mixture was concentrated to dryness, dissolved inwater and extracted twice with EtOAc/MeOH (95/5 v/v). Combined organicswere dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to give a pale orange solid thatwas washed with Et₂O/pentane yielding the title compound as a paleorange solid (34 mg, 74%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.76 (s, 1H), 8.37 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H),7.54 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 2H), 7.34 (s, 1H), 4.12 (s, 2H), 2.82 (s, 3H), 1.37(s, 9H), LCMS Method C: rt 1.14 min; 100% m/z 395.0 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-({3-[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)amino]propyl}amino)-8-(1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example109

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-(1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(54 mg, 0.11 mmol), N-(3-aminopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-aminedihydrochloride (79 mg, 0.26 mmol) and triethylamine (105 mg, 1.04 mmol)were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 10 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound as the tris formate sale as a pale yellow oil (11 mg, 19%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.34 (s, 3H), 8.32-8.25 (m, 3H),7.54-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.18 (s, 4H), 7.12 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 1H), 4.07-3.97 (m,3H), 3.88 (t, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 3.27 (dt, J=16.5, 8.1 Hz, 4H), 3.02 (dd,J=16.2, 6.4 Hz, 2H), 2.20 (p, J=6.7 Hz, 2H), 1.38 (s, 9H). LCMS MethodB: rt 1.97 min; 98% m/z 537.2 (MH⁺).

4-(butylamino)-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-(1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example110

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-(1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(50 mg, 0.10 mmol), and butan-1-amine (37 mg, 0.51 mmol) were dissolvedin Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in a microwave at140° C. for 4 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated to dryness andpurified by preparative HPLC method A affording the title compound as apale yellow oil (11 mg, 43%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.38 (s, 1H), 8.37 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 1H),8.33-8.26 (m, 2H), 7.55-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.18-7.12 (m, 1H), 4.04 (s, 2H),3.74 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.77 (p, J=7.4 Hz, 2H), 1.55-1.45 (hex, J=7.4Hz, 2H), 1.38 (s, 9H), 1.03 (t, J=7.4 Hz, 3H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.98min; 99% m/z 420 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-(1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl)-4-[(3-phenylpropyl)amino]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example111

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-(1H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(50 mg, 0.10 mmol), and 3-phenylpropan-1-amine (69 mg, 0.51 mmol) weredissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound as a formate salt as a pale yellow oil (21 mg, 43%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.38 (s, 1H), 8.28-8.22 (m, 3H),7.56-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.32-7.25 (m, 4H), 7.19 (m, 1H), 7.12 (s, 1H), 4.04(s, 2H), 3.76 (t, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 2.80 (t, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 2.12 (p, J=7.4Hz, 2H), 1.40 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.17 min; 100% m/z 482.1 (MH⁺).

Examples 113 to 117 were synthesised from Compound CJ, which wassynthesised from Example 112. The synthetic route for Compound CJ andsubsequent reaction with amines is illustrated in Scheme 32.

Ethyl (2E)-2-cyano-3-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)prop-2-enoate—Compound CH

Ethyl cyanoacetate (607 mg, 5.36 mmol), 6-methylpyridine-3-carbaldehyde(650 mg, 5.36 mmol), piperidine (0.26 mL) and acetic acid (48 mg) werestirred in ethanol (10 mL) at RT for 16 h. The mixture was diluted inTBME/Heptane and cooled on dry ice to induce precipitation. Solid formedwas filtered off and washed with pentane to give the title compound as awhite solid (0.89 g, 70%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroformn-d) 8.78 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.51 (dd, J=8.3,2.4 Hz, 1H), 8.23 (s, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 4.40 (q, J=7.1 Hz,2H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 1.40 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H). LCMS Method C: rt 1.08 min;91% nm/z 216.9 (MH⁺).

Ethyl 2-cyano-3-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)propanoate—Compound CI

Ethyl (2E)-2-cyano-3-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)prop-2-enoate (1.20 g, 5.55mmol) in Ethanol (40 mL) was hydrogenated at atmospheric pressure in thepresence of Pd/C (60 mg, 10%) at RT for 16 h. The reaction mixture waspurged with nitrogen and filtered through a pad of celite, washing withmethanol. The filtrate was concentrated to give the title compound as apale yellow oil (1.21 g, 91%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) 8.40 (d, J=2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (dd, J=8.0,2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.14 (d. J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.25 (q, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 3.71 (dd,J=7.9, 5.9 Hz, 1H), 3.28-3.13 (m, 2H), 2.55 (s, 3H), 1.28 (t, J=7.1 Hz,3H).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-[(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)methyl]-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example112

To a solution of ethyl 2-cyano-3-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)propanoate (1.1g, 4.79 mmol) in ethanol (30 mL) was added hydrazine hydrate (1:1) (0.47mL, 9.57 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 18 h. Themixture was concentrated and used directly in the next step. Crude2-cyano-3-(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)propanehydrazide (0.98 g, 4.78 mmol) wasadded to a suspension of 4-tert-butylbenzoyl isothiocyanate (1.05 g,4.78 mmol) in acetonitrile (15 mL). The mixture was heated at 80° C. for1.5 h, then concentrated to dryness. The residue was dissolved in 5% aq.KOH (15 mL) and ethanol (5 ml) and the mixture was stirred at 105° C.for 30 mins. The reaction was cooled, ethanol was removed under reducedpressure and the mixture was acidified to pH1 with 1M aq. HCl. Theprecipitate was filtered off and purified by column chromatography(Biotage, 50 g SNAP KP-SIL, DCM/MeOH/AcOH, 90/10/1, 12 CV), affordingthe title compound as a pale beige solid (0.44 g, 29%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.42 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 7.70 (dd, J=8.0, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 3.91 (s, 2H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 1.37 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B:rt 2.25 min; 100% m/z 406.1 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-[(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)methyl]-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—CompoundCJ

To an acetone (20 mL) suspension of2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-[(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)methyl]-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(400 mg, 0.97 mmol) was added K₂CO₃ (273 mg, 1.97 mmol) and iodomethane(154 mg, 1.08 mmol) and the mixture was stirred at RT for 45 mins.Iodomethane (70 mg, 0.49 mmol) was added and the reaction was stirredfor a further 45 mins. The mixture was concentrated, dissolved in water,acidified to pH1 with 1M aq. HCl, and extracted with EtOAc. The combinedorganic layers were dried over MgSO₄ and concentrated to give the titlecompound as a pale yellow solid (410 mg, 97%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.00 (s, 1H), 8.68 (s, 1H), 8.32 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 8.23 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.72 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 4.07 (s, 2H), 2.78 (s, 3H), 2.63 (s, 3H), 1.32 (s, 9H). LCMSMethod C: rt 1.18 min; 97% m/z 420.0 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-[(3-hydroxypropyl)amino]-8-[(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)methyl]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example113

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-[(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)methyl]-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.14 mmol), and 3-aminopropan-1-ol (43 mg, 0.57 mmol) weredissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness and purified by preparative HPLC method B affording the titlecompound as a pale yellow solid (33 mg, 52%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.45 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.35-8.30 (m,2H), 7.74 (dd, J=8.0, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.96 (s, 2H), 3.85 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 3.75 (t, J=6.1 Hz,2H), 2.49 (s, 3H), 2.00 (p, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 1.40 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B:rt 2.43 min; 99% m/z 447.1 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]amino}-8-[(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)methyl]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example114

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-[(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)methyl]-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.14 mmol), and N,N-dimethylpropane-1,3-diamine (58 mg, 0.57mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heatedin a microwave at 140° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was evaporatedto dryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound formate salt as a white solid (38 mg, 56%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.52 (s, 1H), 8.43 (d, J=1.7 Hz, 1H),8.31 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.72 (dd, J=8.0, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=8.6 Hz,2H), 7.19 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 3.94 (s, 2H), 3.83 (t, J=6.5 Hz, 2H),3.21-3.15 (m, 2H), 2.78 (s, 6H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.21-2.13 (m, 2H), 1.38(s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 1.79 min; 100% m/z 474.2 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-[(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)methyl]-4-[3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-yl)propyl]amino-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example115

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-[(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)methyl]-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.14 mmol), and3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-yl)propan-1-amine (54 mg, 0.28 mmol)were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness and purified by preparative HPLC method B affording the titlecompound as a yellow solid (18 mg, 22%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.46 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 8.32 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 7.74 (dd, J=8.0, 2.1 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.20-7.08(m, 4H), 7.01 (d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 3.94 (s, 2H), 3.82 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H),3.73 (s, 2H), 2.94 (t, J=5.7 Hz, 2H), 2.85 (t, J=6.0 Hz, 2H), 2.78-2.68(m, 2H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.10 (p, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 1.39 (s, 9H).

LCMS Method B: rt 2.16 min; 100% m/z 562.2 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-({3-[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)amino]propyl}amino)-8-[(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)methyl]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example116

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-[(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)methyl]-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.14 mmol), N-(3-aminopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-aminedihydrochloride (75 mg, 0.28 mmol) and triethylamine (58 mg, 0.57 mmol)were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 14 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound as a yellow solid (15 mg, 18%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.46 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.25 (d, J=8.5Hz, 2H), 7.75 (dd, J=8.0, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.18 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (s, 4H), 3.94 (s, 2H), 3.86-3.80 (m, 3H), 3.20-3.15(m, 2H), 3.08 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 2.90-2.79 (m, 2H), 2.47 (s, 3H), 2.11(p, J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 1.38 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 2.20 min; 100% m/z562.3 (MH⁺).

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-8-[(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)methyl]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example117

2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-8-[(6-methylpyridin-3-yl)methyl]-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.14 mmol) and 1-methylpiperazine (43 mg, 0.43 mmol) weredissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 10 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound formate salt as a yellow solid (23 mg, 34%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.41 (d, J=1.9 Hz, 1H), 8.31 (s, 1H),8.26 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.71 (dd, J=8.0, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (d, J=8.6 Hz,2H), 7.17 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 4.54 (s, 4H), 3.91 (s, 2H), 3.15 (t, J=4.8Hz, 4H), 2.71 (s, 3H), 2.44 (s, 3H), 1.34 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt1.81 min; 100% m/z 472.2 (MH⁺).

Examples 119 and 120 were synthesised from Compound CL, which wassynthesised from Example 118. The synthetic route for Compound CL andsubsequent reaction with amines is illustrated in Scheme 33.

Ethyl 3-(adamantan-1-yl)-2-cyanopropanoate—Compound CK

Ethyl 2-cyanoacetate (1.30 g, 11.6 mmol), adamantane-1-carbaldehyde(1.90 g, 11.6 mmol) and piperidine (0.12 mL) in EtOH (25 mL) werestirred at RT for 3 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated and used inthe next step without further purification.

Ethyl (2E)-3-(adamantan-1-yl)-2-cyanoprop-2-enoate (3 g, 11.6 mmol) inEthanol (40 mL) was hydrogenated at atmospheric pressure in the presenceof Pd/C (75 mg, 10%) at RT for 6 h. The reaction mixture was purged withnitrogen, filtered through a pad of celite, washing with methanol, andthe filtrate was concentrated to give the title compound as a paleyellow oil (2.85 g, 94%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 4.28 (q, J=7.1 Hz, 2H), 3.49 (dd,J=8.3, 4.8 Hz, 1H), 2.03 (s, 3H), 1.86-1.78 (m, 2H), 1.77-1.72 (m, 3H),1.68-1.54 (m, 9H), 1.35 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 3H).

8-(adamantan-1-ylmethyl)-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example118

To a solution of ethyl 3-(adamantan-1-yl)-2-cyanopropanoate (3.00 g,11.5 mmol) in ethanol (50 mL) was added hydrazine hydrate (1:1) (0.80mL, 16.4 mmol). The reaction mixture was stirred at RT for 72 h. Themixture was concentrated to give a crude product, which was dissolved inDCM/Et₂O/pentane and slowly concentrated at low temperature. Theresulting precipitate was filtered off and washed with pentane to givethe title compound as a white solid, which was directly used in the nextstep.

Crude 3-(adamantan-1-yl)-2-cyanopropanehydrazide (1.25 g, 5.05 mmol) wasadded to a suspension of 4-tert-butylbenzoyl isothiocyanate (1.10 g,5.05 mmol) in acetonitrile and mixture was heated at 80° C. for 1.5 h.The reaction was concentrated to dryness, diluted in 5% aq. KOH (15 mL)and ethanol (5 ml) and stirred at 105° C. for 1 h. The reaction wascooled to RT, ethanol was removed under reduced pressure and the mixturewas acidified to pH1 with 1M aq. HCl. The precipitate was trituratedwith DCM/pentane and filtered off to give the title compound as a whitesolid (0.55 g, 23%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 9.83 (s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H),7.59 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 2.43 (s, 2H), 1.95 (s, 3H), 1.71-1.55 (m, 12H),1.37 (s, 9H). LCMS Method C: rt 1.58 min; 98% m/z 449.1 (MH⁺).

8-(adamantan-1-ylmethyl)-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—CompoundCL

To an acetone (30 mL) suspension of8-(adamantan-1-ylmethyl)-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(1450 mg, 3.10 mmol) was added K₂CO₃ (858 mg, 6.21 mmol) and iodomethane(528 mg, 3.72 mmol). The reaction was stirred at RT for 4 h. The mixturewas concentrated, dissolved in water, acidified to pH1 with 1M aq. HCland extracted with EtOAc. The combined organic layers were dried overMgSO₄ and concentrated to give the title compound as a pale yellow solid(1.04 g, 69%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.59 (s, 1H), 8.35 (d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 7.57(d, J=8.5 Hz, 2H), 2.79 (s, 3H), 2.32 (s, 2H), 1.89 (s, 3H), 1.65-1.59(m, 3H), 1.59-1.49 (m, 9H), 1.33 (s, 9H).

8-(adamantan-1-ylmethyl)-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-[(3-hydroxypropyl)amino]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example119

8-(adamantan-1-ylmethyl)-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(100 mg, 0.22 mmol), and 3-aminopropan-1-ol (65 mg, 0.87 mmol) weredissolved in Pyridine (1.5 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness and dissolved in DCM/Et₂O. The precipitate was filtered andpurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, DCM/7N NH₃ in MeOH 90/10), togive a pale yellow solid that was further purified by preparative HPLCmethod B affording the title compound as a pale yellow solid (19 mg,18%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.32-8.26 (m, 2H), 7.52-7.46 (m, 2H),3.83 (t, J=6.7 Hz, 2H), 3.73 (t, J=6.1 Hz, 2H), 2.36 (s, 2H), 1.98 (p,J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 1.93 (s, 3H), 1.74-1.67 (m, 3H), 1.67-1.59 (m, 9H), 1.37(s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 5.38 min; 98% m/z 490.2 (MH⁺).

8-(adamantan-1-ylmethyl)-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-{[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example120

8-(adamantan-1-ylmethyl)-2-(4-tert-butylphenyl)-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(100 mg, 0.22 mmol), and (3-aminopropyl)dimethylamine (88 mg 0.87 mmol)were dissolved in Pyridine (1.5 mL). The reaction mixture was heated ina microwave at 140° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness and purified by column chromatography (SiO₂, DCM/MeOH/Et₃N90/10/1 then DCM/7N NH₃ in MeOH 90/10) to give the title compound as awhite solid (45 mg, 39%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Chloroform-d) δ 8.29 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 7.40 (d, J=8.6Hz, 2H), 6.74 (s, 1H), 3.77 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 2.61 (t, J=6.6 Hz, 2H),2.34 (s, 6H), 2.29 (s, 2H), 1.98 (p, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 1.83 (s, 3H),1.62-1.45 (m, 12H), 1.28 (s, 9H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.85 min; 98% m/z517.2 (MH⁺).

Examples 122 to 125 were synthesised from Compound CM, which wassynthesised from Example 121. The synthetic route for Compound CM andsubsequent reaction with amines is illustrated in Scheme 34.

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-8-benzyl-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example121

2-cyano-3-phenylpropanehydrazide (598 mg, 3.16 mmol) was added to asuspension of adamantane-1-carbonyl isothiocyanate (700 mg, 3.16 mmol)in acetonitrile (15 mL) and heated at 80° C. for 1.5 h. The reaction wasconcentrated to dryness, diluted in 5% aq. KOH (15 mL) and ethanol (5ml) and stirred at 105° C. for 0.5 h. The reaction was cooled, ethanolwas removed under reduced pressure and the mixture was acidified to pH1with 1M aq. HCl. The precipitate was filtered off and washed with waterto give the title compound as white solid (1.19 g, 94%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 12.83 (s, 1H), 11.92 (s, 1H), 7.29-7.22 (m,4H), 7.16 (m, 1H), 3.76 (s, 2H), 2.05 (s, 9H), 1.71 (d, J=15.3 Hz, 6H).LCMS Method B: rt 4.31 min; 96% m/z 393.1 (MH⁺).

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-8-benzyl-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—CompoundCM

To an acetone (40 mL) suspension of2-(adamantan-1-yl)-8-benzyl-4-sulfanylidene-3H,4H,6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(1190 mg, 2.91 mmol) was added K₂CO₃ (804 mg, 5.82 mmol) and iodomethane(496 mg, 3.49 mmol) and the reaction was stirred at RT for 3 h. Themixture was concentrated, dissolved in water, acidified to pH1 with 1Maq. HCl and extracted with EtOAc. The combined organic layers were driedover MgSO₄ and concentrated to give the title compound as a pale yellowsolid (1.01 g, 82%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 11.66 (s, 1H), 7.25-7.08 (m, 5H), 3.79 (s,2H), 2.65 (s, 3H), 2.08-1.97 (m, 9H), 1.76-1.69 (m, 6H). LCMS Method C:rt 1.61 min; 97% m/z 407.0 (MH⁺).

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-8-benzyl-4-[(3-hydroxypropyl)amino]-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example122

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-8-benzyl-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.15 mmol) and 3-aminopropan-1-ol (44 mg, 0.59 mmol) weredissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 2 h. The reaction mixture was evaporated todryness and purified by preparative HPLC method C affording the titlecompound as a colourless oil (7 mg, 10%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 7.31 (d, J=7.5 Hz, 2H), 7.21 (t, J=7.6Hz, 2H), 7.11 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 3.88 (s, 2H), 3.70 (q, J=6.6 Hz, 4H),2.08 (s, 9H), 1.92 (p, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 1.82 (s, 6H). LCMS Method B: rt4.43 min; 100% m/z 434.2 (MH⁺).

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-8-benzyl-4-{[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example123

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-8-benzyl-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.15 mmol) and N,N-dimethylpropane-1,3-diamine (60 mg, 0.59mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heatedin a microwave at 140° C. for 2 h, evaporated to dryness and purified bypreparative HPLC method A affording the title compound as a yellow oil(7 mg, 10%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d6) δ 7.90 (t, J=5.4 Hz, 1H), 7.25 (dt, J=15.1,7.5 Hz, 4H), 7.13 (t, J=7.1 Hz, 1H), 3.78 (s, 2H), 3.51 (p, J=6.5 Hz,2H), 2.29 (t, J=6.8 Hz, 2H), 2.15 (s, 6H), 2.05 (s, 3H), 1.99 (s, 6H),1.79-1.67 (m, 8H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.12 min; 95% m/z 461.2 (MH⁺).

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-8-benzyl-4-{[3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-yl)propyl]amino}-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example124

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-8-benzyl-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.15 mmol) and3-(1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinolin-2-yl)propan-1-amine (56 mg, 0.29 mmol)were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 6 h, evaporated to dryness and purified bypreparative HPLC method A affording the title compound as a white solid(30 mg, 37%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.43 (s, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),7.28-7.16 (m, 5H), 7.16-7.09 (m, 2H), 4.17 (s, 2H), 3.89 (s, 2H), 3.75(t, J=6.5 Hz, 2H), 3.31 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 3.18-3.05 (m, 4H), 2.19 (dt,J=14.4, 6.5 Hz, 2H), 2.09 (s, 9H), 1.89-1.76 (m, 6H). LCMS Method B: rt3.47 min; 100% m/z 549.2 (MH⁺).

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-8-benzyl-4-({3-[(2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-yl)amino]propyl}amino)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one—Example125

2-(adamantan-1-yl)-8-benzyl-4-(methylsulfanyl)-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-7-one(60 mg, 0.15 mmol), N-(3-aminopropyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-2-aminedihydrochloride (78 mg, 0.29 mmol) and trimethylamine (60 mg, 0.59 mmol)were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reaction mixture was heated in amicrowave at 140° C. for 14 h, evaporated to dryness and purified bypreparative HPLC method A affording the title compound formate salt as abrown solid (17 mg, 21%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.43 (s, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H),7.29-7.19 (m, 6H), 7.12 (t, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 4.11-4.03 (m, 1H), 3.89 (s,2H), 3.75 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 3.40 (dd, J=16.3, 7.8 Hz, 2H), 3.26-3.19(m, 2H), 3.11 (dd, J=16.3, 6.1 Hz, 2H), 2.19-2.06 (m, 11H), 1.90-1.78(m, 6H). LCMS Method B: rt 3.53 min; 100% m/z 549.2 (MH⁺).

Example 126 was synthesised by reacting Compound CN with Compound E.Compound CN was synthesised in 4 steps from4-(carbonochloridoyl)pyridin-1-ium-1-olate in a manner analogous to thatfor Compound BQ (see Scheme 26). The reaction between Compound CN andCompound E is illustrated in Scheme 35

4-(4-{[3-(4-chloro-3-methylphenoxy)propyl]amino}-7-oxo-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-2-yl)pyridin-1-ium-1-olate—Example126

4-[4-(methylsulfanyl)-7-oxo-6H,7H-pyrazolo[1,5-a][1,3,5]triazin-2-yl]pyridin-1-ium-1-olate(40 mg, 0.15 mmol) and 4-(3-aminopropoxy)-1-chloro-2-methylbenzene(93.35 μl, 0.36 mmol) were dissolved in Pyridine (1 mL). The reactionmixture was heated in a microwave at 140° C. for 6 h, evaporated todryness and purified by preparative HPLC method A affording the titlecompound as a pale yellow solid (4.0 mg, 6%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, Methanol-d4) δ 8.34 (s, 4H), 7.11 (d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H),6.72 (d, J=2.9 Hz, 1H), 6.64 (dd, J=8.7, 3.0 Hz, 1H), 5.76 (s, 1H), 4.14(t, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 3.95 (t, J=6.3 Hz, 2H), 2.26-2.18 (m, 5H). LCMSMethod B: rt 2.91 min; 100% m/z 427.1 (MH⁺).

Biological Assays

The following PGT enzymes were expressed and purified as previouslydescribed (Wang et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2011, 133, 8528-8530; Heasletet al., J. Struct. Biol. 2009, 167, 129-135; Wang et al., J. Am. Chem.Soc. 2008, 130, 14068-14069). All of the references are incorporated byreference herein.

-   -   SgtB ΔTM of S. aureus (referred to as “SgtB”),    -   PBP2a (A68-N728) of E. faecalis (referred to as “PBP2a”)

Probe compound CMG121 was prepared as previously described (Gampe etal., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2013, 135 (10), 3776-3779; U.S. ProvisionalPatent Application Nos. 61/621,229 filed on Apr. 6, 2012).

The S. aureus strain used in the reporter gene assay (S. aureus RN4220pXEN-P_(cwrA)-lux) was prepared as previously described (Balibar et al.,Microbiology, 2010, 156, 1372-1383).

I. Dose-Dependent Displacement of CMG121 from S. aureus SgtB byFluorescence Polarization

A black 384 well plate (Corning NBS Low Volume No. 3820) was filled (10μL per well) with an equilibrated solution containing 10 mM TRIS(pH=8.0), 100 mM NaCl, 75 nM CMG121, and 1.0-1.5 μM S. aureus SgtB(depending on protein batch). Due to presence of 8 mM CHAPS detergent inthe buffer of the S. aureus SgtB stock, the final assay solutioncontains 100-160 μM CHAPS. Using an HP D300 Digital Dispenser, for eachcompound a 1/1 dilution series (12 wells) of the primary hit compound inDMSO (normalized to 1 μL with DMSO) was prepared and added to theaforementioned assay solution. The plate was incubated at 4° C. for 30min and read with a Perkin Elmer EnVision microplate reader (FP-readout, excitation: 480 nm; emission: 535 nm). Data was plotted forfluorescence polarization (FP) (y-axis) vs. log(concentration of testcompound in μM; x-axis), and IC₅₀ values were determined by non-linearregression analysis using GraphPad Prism 5.0 (GraphPad Software, Inc.;La Jolla, Calif., USA).

FIGS. 10A-E show values of reduction of fluorescence polarization forexemplified compounds. FIG. 10F shows IC₅₀ values of the exemplifiedcompounds. In the primary assay, FP was read after 30 min at 4° C.,compound concentration was ca. 100 μM, and 90% reduction in FP wasthreshold for scoring hits (Gampe et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2013, 135(10), 3776-3779; U.S. Provisional Patent Application, U.S. Ser. No.61/621,229, filed on Apr. 6, 2012; International Application No.PCT/US2013/030800 filed on Mar. 13, 2013).

FIG. 2D shows compound 1882L04 displacing probe CMG121 from S. aureusSgtB. The values were determined in two independent experiments. IC₅₀=10μM; Hill slope: −0.92.

Table 1 shows the IC₅₀ values of exemplified compounds from fluorescencepolarization (FP) assay.

TABLE 1 IC₅₀ value of exemplified compounds from FP assay IC₅₀ from FPAssay Entry Compound Structure (μM)  1

14  2

12 and  7  3

13 and  26  4

14  5

17  6

29  7

24  8

91  9

112 10

135 11

54 12

9.7 13

21 14

>200 15

>200 16

>200 17

>200 18

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II. In Vitro Inhibition of Polymerization of Lipid II by PGTs

The PGT-inhibitor assay was carried out as described previously (Chen etal., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 2003, 100, 5658-5663; Wang et al., J.Am. Chem. Soc. 2011, 133, 8528-8530).

(i) In Vitro Inhibition of S. aureus SgtB:

Solutions of S. aureus SgtB (50 nM) in 12.5 mM HEPES (pH=7.5), 2 mMMnCl₂, and 250 μM tween-80 (8 μL) were incubated with DMSO solutionscontaining compound 1882L04 in different concentrations (1 μL) for 20min. Then ¹⁴C-labelled lipid II (1 μL, 40 μM, ¹⁴C/¹²C 1/3) was added andthe polymerization reaction was allowed to proceed for 25 min at roomtemperature. The reaction was quenched with 10 μL of a solution ofmoenomycin (1 μM) in 10% triton-X reduced and the remaining lipid II wasseparated from peptidoglycan (PG) using paper strip chromatography(isobutyric acid/1M NH₄OH 5/3). Using a scintillation counter the ratioof radioactivity in PG to total radioactivity was determined and plottedvs. inhibitor concentration. IC₅₀ values were determined using the curvefitting program GraphPad Prism 5.0 (GraphPad Software, Inc.; La Jolla,Calif., USA). For compound 1882L04, an IC₅₀ of 97 μM was determined intwo independent experiments (FIG. 9A).

(ii) In Vitro Inhibition of E. faecalis PBP2a

Solutions of the E. faecalis PBP2a (50 nM) in 50 mM HEPES (pH=7.5), 10mM CaCl₂, and 1000 U/min PenG (8 μL) were incubated with DMSO solutionscontaining the inhibitor of interest in different concentrations (1 μL)for 20 min. Then ¹⁴C-labelled lipid II (1 μL, 40 μM, ¹⁴C/¹²C 1/3) wasadded and the polymerization reaction was allowed to proceed for 25 minat room temperature. The reaction was quenched and processed asdescribed above. For compound 1882L04, an IC₅₀ of 337 μM was determined(FIG. 9B).

I. Michaelis-Menten Enzyme Kinetics

(i) Determination of K_(M) and v_(max) for the UninhibitedPolymerization of Lipid II by S. aureus SgtB

Solutions of S. aureus SgtB (50 nM) in 12.5 mM HEPES (pH=7.5), 2 mMMnCl₂, 250 μM tween-80, and 10% DMSO (9 μL total) were incubated withDMSO solutions of radioactively labeled lipid II (1 μL of 10×,¹⁴C/¹²C=1/3 for c>25 μM; ¹⁴C/¹²C=3/1 for c<25 μM) for 20 min at roomtemperature.

The reaction was quenched with 10 μL of a solution of moenomycin (1 μM)in 10% triton-X reduced and the remaining lipid II was separated frompeptidoglycan (PG) using paper strip chromatography (isobutyric acid/1MNH₄OH 5/3). Using a scintillation counter the ratio of radioactivity inPG to total radioactivity was determined. This ratio was multiplied withthe concentration of lipid II used to obtain the amount of lipid II inPG in μM. This value was devided by 1200 s to obtain the reaction rate vin μM/s, which was plotted vs. concentration of lipid II. K_(M) andv_(max) were determined using the curve fitting program GraphPad Prism5.0 (GraphPad Software, Inc.; La Jolla, Calif., USA): K_(M)=10.1 μM;v_(max)=0.017 μM/s (FIG. 3A).

(ii) Determination of K_(M) and v_(max) for Polymerization of Lipid IIby S. aureus SgtB in the Presence of 1882L04

Solutions of S. aureus SgtB (50 nM) in 12.5 mM HEPES (pH=7.5), 2 mMMnCl₂, and 250 μM tween-80 (8 μL total) were incubated with a DMSOsolution of 1882L04 (10×) for 20 min at room temperature. Thepolymerization reaction was initiated by addition of radioactivelylabeled lipid II (1 μL, 100 μM, ¹⁴C/¹²C=1/3; for a final concentrationof 10 μM=K_(M)). After 20 min at room temperature, the reaction wasquenched with 10 μL of a solution of moenomycin (1 μM) in 10% triton-Xreduced and the remaining lipid II was separated from peptidoglycan (PG)using paper strip chromatography (isobutyric acid/1M NH₄OH 5/3). Using ascintillation counter the ratio of radioactivity in PG to totalradioactivity was determined. This ratio was multiplied with theconcentration of lipid II used to obtain the amount of lipid II in PG inμM. This value was devided by 1200 s to obtain the reaction rate v inμM/s, which was plotted vs. concentration of lipid II. K_(M) and v_(max)were determined using the curve fitting program GraphPad Prism 5.0(GraphPad Software, Inc.; La Jolla, Calif., USA) (FIG. 3B)

c(1882L04)=0 μM; K_(M)=9.0 μM; v_(max)=0.014 μM/s

c(1882L04)=50 μM; K_(M)=18.2 μM; v_(max)=0.015 μM/s

c(1882L04)=100 μM; K_(M)=20.9 μM; v_(max)=0.012 μM/s

The observed increase of K_(M), while v_(max) remains the same, isconsistent with an interpretation that compound 1882L04 competes withlipid II for binding to the enzyme.

IV. MIC Test

MIC Test (Methicillin Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA Newman)and MSSA NE1)

Overnight cultures of MSSA Newman and MSSA NE1 were grown up in TSBmedium at 37° C. The cultures obtained were normalized with TSB toO₆₀₀=0.6 and diluted 100-fold. A sterile, clear 96 well plate wascharged with 1.5 μL of a dilution series compound 1882L04 in DMSO (100×,in duplicate), and the diluted bacterial culture was added (150 μL).Moenomycin at a final concentration of 2.3 μM was used as positivecontrol. The plate was shaken at 37° C., and the OD₆₀₀ was measuredevery 1-2 h to obtain the growth curves shown in FIG. 11.

After 22 h, 50 μL of(3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MT, 5mg/mL) were added to stain alive cells. The clear well with the lowestconcentration of compound indicates the MIC. For MSSA Newman: 125 μg/mL;for MSSA NE1: 8 μg/mL (FIG. 12).

MIC Test (Methicillin Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA Newman))

Overnight cultures of MSSA Newman were grown up in TSB medium at 37° C.The cultures obtained were normalized with TSB to OD₆₀₀=0.6 and diluted100-fold. 1.5 μL of a dilution series of Example Compounds in DMSO(100×, in duplicate), and the diluted bacterial culture (150 μL) wasadded to wells of a sterile, clear 96 well plate and incubated at 37° C.After 7 h or 24 h, 50 μL of(3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MT, 5mg/mL) were added to stain alive cells. The clear well with the lowestconcentration of compound indicates the MIC. Results are detailed inTable 2 (MSSA Newman 7 h and MSSA Newman 24 h).

MIC Test (S. aureus ATCC 29213, S. aureus ATCC 43300 and S. aureusNewman)

Susceptibility testing of S. aureus ATCC 29213, ATCC 43300 and Newmanwas performed according to Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI)guidelines M7-A9. Test articles were stored at room temperature prior touse, then dissolved in filtered sterile DMSO. Stock DMSO solutions werediluted further in cation-adjusted Mueller Hinton broth (CAMHB) toprovide appropriate test concentrations. Cultures of S. aureus (ATCC29213, ATCC 43300 or Newman) were added in accordance with CLSIguidelines and plates incubated at 37° C. in air for 24 h. Endpointswere determined visually (and by spectrophotometer at 600 nm) and theminimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) defined as the lowestconcentration of test articles resulting in complete inhibition ofvisible bacterial growth. Results are detailed in Table 2 (S. aureusATCC 29213 and ATCC 43300) and Table 3 (S. aureus ATCC 29213, ATCC 43300and Newman).

MIC Test (H. influenzae ATCC 49247)

Susceptibility testing of H. influenzae ATCC 49247 was performedaccording to Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI) guidelinesM7-A9. Test articles were stored at room temperature prior to use, thendissolved in filtered sterile DMSO. Stock DMSO solutions were dilutedfurther in Haemophilus Test Medium (HTM) to provide appropriate testconcentrations. Cultures of H. influenzae ATCC 49247 were added inaccordance with CLSI guidelines and plates incubated at 37° C. in airfor 24 h. Endpoints were determined visually (and by spectrophotometerat 600 nm) and the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) defined as thelowest concentration of test articles resulting in complete inhibitionof visible bacterial growth. Results are detailed in Table 4.

Table 2 shows the MIC values of exemplified compounds (S. aureus ATCC29213 and ATCC 43300; MSSA Newman at 7 hours and 24 hours).

TABLE 2 MIC values of exemplified compounds (S. aureus ATCC 29213 andATCC 43300; MSSA Newman at 7 hours and 24 hours) S. aureus S. aureusATCC MSSA MSSA ATCC 43300 Newman Newman 29213 MIC MIC at Example MIC at7 h MIC at 24 h at 24 h 24 h No. Compound Structure (μg/ml) (μg/ml)(μg/ml) (μg/ml)  1

12.5 12.5 16 16   2

>100 — >32 >32 14

3.3 3.3 4 4 15

3.1 12.5 8 8 16

6.2 12.5 — — 17

50 — — — 18

— — 64 64 19

— — 64 64 20

— — 64 128 21

— — 32 >128 22

— — 8 32 23

— — 4 4 24

— — 64 64 25

— — 64 32 26

— — 32 32 27

50 100 >32 >32 28

3.1 6.2 16 16 29

1.6 3.1 8 16 30

1.6 6.2 >32 >32 31

— — 8 16 32

— — >32 32 33

— — 8 8 34

— — 16 16 35

— — 8 8 36

— — 8 8 37

25 — — — 38

12.5 12.5 — — 39

— — 32 32 40

— — 128 128 41

— — 128 128 42

— — 8 8 43

— — 8 8 44

— — 64 >128 45

>100 >100 — — 46

12.5 12.5 — — 47

3.1 3.1 2 4 48

3.1 3.1 16 8 49

3.1 6.2 32 16 50

— — >32 >32 51

— — >64 >64 52

12.5 25 >64 >64 53

>100 >100 >64 8 54

— — 4 4 55

— — 32 32 56

— — 16 8 57

— — 4 8 58

— — 64 64 59

— — 4 4 60

— — 4 8 61

— — 32 32 62

— — 4 16 63

— — 32 128 64

— — 128 >128 65

— — 4 4 66

— — 4 2 67

— — >64 >64 68

1.6 3.1 16 8 69

— — 32 >32 70

>100 >100 — — 71

— — 8 8 72

6.2 >100 8 16

Table 3 shows MIC values of exemplified compounds (S. aureus ATCC 29213,ATCC 43300 and Newman).

TABLE 3 MIC values of Exemplified compounds (S. aureus ATCC 29213, ATCC43300 and Newman). S. S. S. aureus aureus aureus Ex- ATCC ATCC ATCC am-29213 43300 Newman ple MIC MIC MIC No. Compound Structure (μg/ml)(μg/ml) (μg/ml) 73

>32 >32 >32 74

16 16 16 75

32 32 32 76

4 — 4 77

64 — 64 78

32 — 32 79

32 — 16 80

32 64 32 81

128 128 128 82

64 64 32 83

32 32 32 84

16 — 8 85

32 32 4 86

2 — 1 87

32 32 32 88

>128 — 128 89

8 — 8 90

16 16 16 91

32 — 16 92

32 16 8 93

32 32 16 94

16 16 16 95

16 — 8 96

128 — 32 97

128 — 64 98

32 — 32 99

64 64 32 100

32 32 16 101

8 8 8 102

64 — 16 103

16 8 32 104

32 32 32 105

32 16 32 106

2 2 1 107

>128 >128 64 108

0.5 — 2 109

4 — 1 110

4 — 2 111

4 — 2 112

8 — 4 113

32 — 32 114

64 — 64 115

32 — 8 116

4 — 4 117

128 — 128 118

8 — 0.5 119

16 — 16 120

1 — 1 121

4 — 4 122

8 — 8 123

4 — 4 124

128 — 2 125

2 — 1

Table 4 shows the MIC values of Exemplified compounds (H. influenzaeATCC 49247).

TABLE 4 MIC values of Exemplified compounds (H. influenzae ATCC 49247).H. influenzae ATCC Example No. Compound Structure 49247 MIC μg/mL 19

64 31

32 90

16 112

16 121

8 126

1

V. Luminescence Reporter Assay

S. aureus RN4220 strains harboring pXEN plasmids with a P_(CwrA)-luxconstruct, termed P1-reporter strain, was used in the experiment. Aculture of P1-reporter strain was grown up at 37° C. inchloramphenicol-complemented (10 μg/ml) TSB medium for 16-18 hours. Theovernight culture was diluted to OD₆₀₀=0.1 and added (150 μL) to asterile, black and optically clear bottom 96-well plate (PerkinElmer).The bacterial cultures were incubated in a 37° C. shaker for 30 minbefore addition of test compounds. A serial dilution of the testcompounds was prepared (1 mg/ml, 0.5 mg/ml, 0.25 mg/ml and 0.125 mg/ml)in DMSO, and 1.5 μL of each dilution was added to the 150 μL P1-reporterstrain. Moenomycin A (0.009 g/mL) and kanamycin (5 μg/mL) were used aspositive and negative controls, respectively. The plate was incubated at37° C. in a shaker, and the OD₆₀₀ and luminescence signals ofP1-reporter strain were monitored using Promega microplate reader everyhour. The normalized luminescence (raw luminescence readings divided byOD₆₀₀) data was obtained and plotted as a function of time. Controls ofS. aureus RN4220 harboring empty pXEN plasmids was also performed in theluminescence assay, and no significant signals were detected.

FIG. 1 shows the luminescence reporter assay of antibiotics: Moenomycin(MmA), Penicillin G (PenG), and Kanamycin (Kan) as control and threecompounds (593K11, 1661H15, and 1882L04) in the luminescence reporterassay. A comparison of normalized luminescence signals after 4 h for theexemplified compounds are also shown in FIG. 2B.

EQUIVALENTS AND SCOPE

In the claims articles such as “a,” “an,” and “the” may mean one or morethan one unless indicated to the contrary or otherwise evident from thecontext. Claims or descriptions that include “or” between one or moremembers of a group are considered satisfied if one, more than one, orall of the group members are present in, employed in, or otherwiserelevant to a given product or process unless indicated to the contraryor otherwise evident from the context. The invention includesembodiments in which exactly one member of the group is present in,employed in, or otherwise relevant to a given product or process. Theinvention includes embodiments in which more than one, or all of thegroup members are present in, employed in, or otherwise relevant to agiven product or process.

Furthermore, the invention encompasses all variations, combinations, andpermutations in which one or more limitations, elements, clauses, anddescriptive terms from one or more of the listed claims is introducedinto another claim. For example, any claim that is dependent on anotherclaim can be modified to include one or more limitations found in anyother claim that is dependent on the same base claim. Where elements arepresented as lists, e.g., in Markush group format, each subgroup of theelements is also disclosed, and any element(s) can be removed from thegroup. It should it be understood that, in general, where the invention,or aspects of the invention, is/are referred to as comprising particularelements and/or features, certain embodiments of the invention oraspects of the invention consist, or consist essentially of, suchelements and/or features. For purposes of simplicity, those embodimentshave not been specifically set forth in haec verba herein. It is alsonoted that the terms “comprising” and “containing” are intended to beopen and permits the inclusion of additional elements or steps. Whereranges are given, endpoints are included. Furthermore, unless otherwiseindicated or otherwise evident from the context and understanding of oneof ordinary skill in the art, values that are expressed as ranges canassume any specific value or sub-range within the stated ranges indifferent embodiments of the invention, to the tenth of the unit of thelower limit of the range, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

This application refers to various issued patents, published patentapplications, journal articles, and other publications, all of which areincorporated herein by reference. If there is a conflict between any ofthe incorporated references and the instant specification, thespecification shall control. In addition, any particular embodiment ofthe present invention that falls within the prior art may be explicitlyexcluded from any one or more of the claims.

Because such embodiments are deemed to be known to one of ordinary skillin the art, they may be excluded even if the exclusion is not set forthexplicitly herein. Any particular embodiment of the invention can beexcluded from any claim, for any reason, whether or not related to theexistence of prior art.

Those skilled in the art will recognize or be able to ascertain using nomore than routine experimentation many equivalents to the specificembodiments described herein. The scope of the present embodimentsdescribed herein is not intended to be limited to the above Description,but rather is as set forth in the appended claims. Those of ordinaryskill in the art will appreciate that various changes and modificationsto this description may be made without departing from the spirit orscope of the present invention, as defined in the following claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A compound of Formula (I′):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug hereof, wherein A is independently optionally substituted C₂₋₆alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl,optionally substituted 5-membered heteroaryl, or optionally substituted6-membered heteroaryl; B is independently hydrogen, optionallysubstituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substitutedcarbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, or optionallysubstituted heteroaryl; Y is a bond, optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkylene, optionally substituted C₃₋₆ carbocyclylene, or optionallysubstituted heterocyclylene; X is a bond, —O—, —CH₂—, —NR^(NX)—,—NR^(NX)—C(═O)—NR^(NX)—, or optionally substituted heterocyclylene; L isa bond, —O—, —C(═O)—, —NR^(LB)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(LB)—, —NR^(LB)—, or—SO₂—; each instance of R^(LB) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionallysubstituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionallysubstituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, and optionally substituted heteroaryl, or R^(LB) and Bare taken together with their intervening atoms to form an optionallysubstituted heterocyclic ring; R₁ is hydrogen, halogen, or optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl; R^(N1) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆alkyl, or a nitrogen protecting group; and R^(NX) is hydrogen,optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogen protecting group;provided that the compound of Formula (I′) is not of the formula:


2. A compound of Formula (I):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein A isindependently optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted5-membered heteroaryl, or optionally substituted 6-membered heteroaryl;B is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionallysubstituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl; Y is abond, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, optionally substituted C₃₋₆carbocyclylene, or optionally substituted heterocyclylene; X is a bond,—O—, —S—, —CH₂—, —NR^(NX)—, —NR^(NX)—C(═O)—NR^(NX)—, or optionallysubstituted heterocyclylene; L is a bond, —O—, —C(═O)—, —NR^(LB)C(═O)—,—C(═O)NR^(LB)—, —NR^(LB)—, or —SO₂—; each instance of R^(LB) isindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, optionallysubstituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, and optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, or R^(LB) and B are taken together with theirintervening atoms to form an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring;R₁ is hydrogen, halogen, or optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl; R^(N1) ishydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogen protectinggroup; and R^(NX) is hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or anitrogen protecting group.
 3. A compound of any one of claims 1-2,wherein the compound is of Formula (I-i):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein each instance of T is independently hydrogen,halogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or —OR^(T); each instance ofR^(T) is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, oran oxygen protecting group; and n is 0 or an integer of 1 to 6,inclusive.
 4. A compound of any one of claims 1-3, wherein the compoundis of Formula (I′-i-A):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof.
 5. A compound of any one of claims 1-3, wherein thecompound is of Formula (I-ii):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof.
 6. A compound of any one of claims 1-2, wherein thecompound is of Formula (I-ii-A):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof.
 7. A compound of Formula (IA):

or pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein A is independently optionally substituted C₂₋₆alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted C₄₋₁₀carbocyclyl, optionally substituted 5-membered heteroaryl, or optionallysubstituted 6-membered heteroaryl; Z is S or O; R₁ is hydrogen, halogen,or optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl; R^(N1) is hydrogen, optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogen protecting group; and R^(NX) ishydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogen protectinggroup; provided that the compound of Formula (IA) is not of the formula:


8. The compound of claim 7, wherein the compound is of the formula:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof.
 9. The compound of any one of claims 1-6, wherein: A isindependently unsubstituted C₂₋₆ alkyl, unsubstituted aryl,unsubstituted carbocyclyl, unsubstituted 5-membered heteroaryl, orunsubstituted 6-membered heteroaryl; B is independently hydrogen,unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted alkenyl, unsubstituted alkynyl,unsubstituted aryl, unsubstituted carbocyclyl, unsubstitutedheterocyclyl, or unsubstituted heteroaryl; Y is a bond, unsubstitutedC₁₋₆ alkylene, unsubstituted C₃₋₆ carbocyclylene, or unsubstitutedheterocyclylene; X is a bond, —O—, —CH₂—, —NR^(NX)—,—NR^(NX)—C(═O)—NR^(NX)—, or unsubstituted heterocyclylene; L is a bond,—O—, —C(═O)—, —NR^(LB)C(═O)—, —C(═O)NR^(LB)—, —NR^(LB)—, or —SO₂—; eachinstance of R^(LB) is independently selected from the group consistingof hydrogen, unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted alkenyl, unsubstitutedalkynyl, unsubstituted carbocyclyl, unsubstituted heterocyclyl,unsubstituted aryl, and unsubstituted heteroaryl, or R^(LB) and B aretaken together with their intervening atoms to form unsubstitutedheterocyclic ring; R₁ is hydrogen, halogen, or unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl;R^(N1) is hydrogen, unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogen protectinggroup; and R^(NX) is hydrogen, unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogenprotecting group.
 10. The compound of any one of claims 1-6 or claim 9,wherein X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is a bond, L is a bond, and B is hydrogen. 11.The compound of any one of claims 1-6, wherein X is —NR^(NX)—, Y isoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is —O—, and B is hydrogen,optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl,optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl. 12.The compound of any one of claims 1-6, wherein X is —NR^(NX)—, Y isoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is —NR^(LB)—, and R^(LB) and Bare taken together with their intervening atoms to form an optionallysubstituted heterocyclic ring.
 13. The compound of any one of claims1-6, wherein X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene,L is —NR^(LB)—, and B is optionally substituted alkyl, optionallysubstituted carbocyclyl, or optionally substituted aryl.
 14. Thecompound of any one of claims 1-6, wherein X is —NR^(NX)—, Y isoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is —SO₂—, and B is optionallysubstituted aryl.
 15. The compound of any one of claims 1-6, wherein Xis —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is a bond,and B is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substitutedheterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substitutedheteroaryl.
 16. The compound of any one of claims 1, 2, or 6, wherein Xis —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted carbocyclylene, L is a bond or—NR^(LB)—, and B is optionally substituted alkyl.
 17. The compound ofany one of claims 1, 2, or 6, wherein X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionallysubstituted heterocyclylene, L is a bond, and B is optionallysubstituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionallysubstituted heteroaryl.
 18. The compound of any one of claims 1, 2, or6, wherein X is —NR^(NX)—, Y is optionally substituted heterocyclylene,L is —C(═O)—, and B is optionally substituted heteroaryl or aryl. 19.The compound of any one of claims 1-3, 5, or 6, wherein X is O, Y is abond, L is a bond, and B is hydrogen.
 20. The compound of any one ofclaims 1-3, 5, or 6, wherein X is S, Y is a bond, L is a bond, and B ishydrogen.
 21. The compound of any one of claims 1-3, 5, or 6, wherein Xis optionally substituted heterocyclene, Y is a bond, L is a bond, and Bis hydrogen or optionally substituted aryl.
 22. The compound of any oneof claims 1-3, 5, or 6, wherein X is optionally substitutedheterocyclene, Y is a bond, L is —NR^(LB)—, and B is hydrogen oroptionally substituted aryl.
 23. The compound of any one of claims 1-3,5, or 6, wherein X is optionally substituted heterocyclene, Y isoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is —NR^(LB)—, and B isoptionally substituted alkyl or aryl.
 24. The compound of any one ofclaims 1-3, 5, or 6, wherein X is optionally substituted heterocyclene,Y is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is —O—, and B is hydrogenor optionally substituted alkyl.
 25. The compound of any one of claims1-3, 5, or 6, wherein X is optionally substituted heterocyclene, Y is aoptionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkylene, L is a bond, and B is hydrogen.26. The compound of any one of claims 1-3, 5, or 6, wherein X isoptionally substituted heterocyclene, Y is a bond, L is —O—, and B ishydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl.
 27. The compound of any one ofclaims 7-8, wherein Z is S.
 28. The compound of any one of claims 7-8,wherein Z is O.
 29. The compound of any one of claims 1-28, wherein A isoptionally substituted C₂₋₆ alkyl.
 30. The compound of any one of claims1-29, wherein A is of the formula:


31. The compound of any one of claims 1-28, wherein A is optionallysubstituted aryl.
 32. The compound of any one of claims 1-28 or 31,wherein A is optionally substituted phenyl.
 33. The compound of any oneof claims 1-28 or 31-32, wherein A is substituted phenyl.
 34. Thecompound of any one of claims 1-28 or 31-33, wherein A is of theformula:


35. The compound of any one of claims 1-28 or 31-32, wherein A isunsubstituted phenyl.
 36. The compound of any one of claims 1-28,wherein A is optionally substituted C₄₋₁₀ carbocyclyl.
 37. The compoundof any one of claims 1-28 or 36, wherein A is of the formula:


38. The compound of any one of claims 1-28, wherein A is optionallysubstituted furanyl or thiophenyl.
 39. The compound of claim 38, whereinA is of the formula:


40. The compound of any one of claims 1-6, 11, 13, or 29-39, wherein Bis optionally substituted carbocyclyl.
 41. The compound of any one ofclaims 1-6, 11, 13, or 29-40, wherein B is of the formula:


42. The compound of any one of claims 1-6, 11, 13, 15, 17-18, 21-23, or29-39, wherein B is optionally substituted aryl.
 43. The compound of anyone of claims 1-6, 11, 13, 15, 17-18, 21-23, 29-39, or 42, wherein B isoptionally substituted monocyclic aryl.
 44. The compound of any one ofclaims 1-6, 11, 13, 15, 17-18, 21-23, 29-39, or 42-43, wherein B isoptionally substituted phenyl.
 45. The compound of claim 44, wherein Bis of the formula:


46. The compound of any one of claims 1-6, 11, 15, 17-18, or 29-39,wherein B is optionally substituted five-membered heteroaryl.
 47. Thecompound of any one of claims 1-6, 11, 15, 17-18, or 29-39, wherein B isoptionally substituted six-membered heteroaryl.
 48. The compound of anyone of claims 1-6, 9, 11, 15, 21-22, 24, 26, or 29-39, wherein B ishydrogen.
 49. The compound of any one of claims 1-6, 11, 13, 15, 17,23-24, 26, or 29-39, wherein B is optionally substituted alkyl.
 50. Thecompound of claim 49, wherein B is optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl.51. The compound of claim 50, wherein B is methyl.
 52. A compound ofclaim 3, wherein the compound is of Formula (II):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein: each instance of R₂ is independently selectedfrom the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃,optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A),—C(═O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A), —C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂,—OC(═O)R^(A), —OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A),—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A), —C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A),—C(═NOR^(A))R^(A), —C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B),—C(═S)R^(A), —C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A),—OS(═O)₂R^(A), —SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), and —SO₂N(R^(B))₂; eachinstance of R₃ is independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, optionally substituted alkyl,optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl,optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl,—OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A),—C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A),—OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A), —OS(═O)₂R^(A),—SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), and —SO₂N(R^(B))₂; each instance of R^(A) isindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, optionallysubstituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, and an oxygen protecting group; each instance ofR^(B) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, and a nitrogen protecting group, or two R^(B)groups are taken together with their intervening atoms to form anoptionally substituted heterocyclic ring; p is independently 0, 1, 2, 3,4, or 5; and q is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or
 5. 53. A compound ofclaim 52, wherein the compound is Formula (II-i):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof.
 54. The compound of claim 52, wherein: each instance ofR₂ is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted alkenyl,unsubstituted alkynyl, unsubstituted carbocyclyl, unsubstituted aryl,unsubstituted heterocyclyl, unsubstituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A),—N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(═O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A),—C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A),—OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A), —OS(═O)₂R^(A),—SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), and —SO₂N(R^(B))₂; each instance of R₃ isindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen,—CN, —NO₂, —N₃, unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted alkenyl,unsubstituted alkynyl, unsubstituted carbocyclyl, unsubstituted aryl,unsubstituted heterocyclyl, unsubstituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A),—N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A),—C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A),—OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A), —OS(═O)₂R^(A),—SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), and —SO₂N(R^(B))₂; each instance of R^(A) isindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted alkenyl, unsubstituted alkynyl,unsubstituted carbocyclyl, unsubstituted heterocyclyl, unsubstitutedaryl, unsubstituted heteroaryl, and an oxygen protecting group; eachinstance of R^(B) is independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted alkenyl, unsubstitutedalkynyl, unsubstituted carbocyclyl, unsubstituted heterocyclyl,unsubstituted aryl, unsubstituted heteroaryl, and a nitrogen protectinggroup, or two R^(B) groups are taken together with their interveningatoms to form an unsubstituted heterocyclic ring.
 55. The compound ofclaim 52, wherein the compound is of Formula (II-b):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof.
 56. The compound of claim 52, wherein the compound isof Formula (II-c):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof.
 57. The compound of any one of claims 1, 2, or 56,wherein R^(LB) is H.
 58. A compound of claim 3, wherein the compound isof Formula (IV):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein: each instance of V is independently hydrogen,halogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, optionally substitutedalkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substitutedcarbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substitutedheterocyclyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, —N(R^(V1))₂, or—OR^(V2); each instance of R₂ is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, optionally substitutedalkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl,optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl,—OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(═O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A),—C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A),—OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A), —OS(═O)₂R^(A),—SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), and —SO₂N(R^(B))₂; each instance of R^(A)and R^(V2) is independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl,optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heteroaryl, and an oxygen protecting group; eachinstance of R^(B) and R^(V1) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionallysubstituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionallysubstituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, and a nitrogenprotecting group, or two R^(B) groups are taken together with theirintervening atoms to form an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring,or two R^(V1) groups are taken together with their intervening atoms toform an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring; p is independently 0,1, 2, 3, 4, or 5; and m is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or
 6. 59. Acompound of claim 58, wherein the compound is of Formula (IV-i):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof.
 60. The compound of claim 59, wherein each instance ofV is independently hydrogen, halogen, unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl,unsubstituted alkenyl, unsubstituted alkynyl, unsubstituted carbocyclyl,unsubstituted aryl, unsubstituted heterocyclyl, unsubstitutedheteroaryl, —N(R^(V1))₂, or —OR^(V2); each instance of R₂ isindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen,—CN, —NO₂, —N₃, unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted alkenyl,unsubstituted alkynyl, unsubstituted carbocyclyl, unsubstituted aryl,unsubstituted heterocyclyl, unsubstituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A),—N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(═O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A),—C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A),—OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A), —OS(═O)₂R^(A),—SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), and —SO₂N(R^(B)); each instance of R^(A) andR^(V2) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted alkenyl, unsubstituted alkynyl,unsubstituted carbocyclyl, unsubstituted aryl, unsubstitutedheterocyclyl, unsubstituted heteroaryl, and an oxygen protecting group;and each instance of R^(B) and R^(V1) is independently selected from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstitutedalkenyl, unsubstituted alkynyl, unsubstituted carbocyclyl, unsubstitutedaryl, unsubstituted heterocyclyl, unsubstituted heteroaryl, and anitrogen protecting group, or two R^(B) groups are taken together withtheir intervening atoms to form an unsubstituted heterocyclic ring, ortwo R^(V1) groups are taken together with their intervening atoms toform an unsubstituted heterocyclic ring.
 61. The compound of claim 58,wherein the compound is of Formula (IV-a):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof.
 62. The compound of claim 58, wherein the compound isof Formula (IV-b):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof.
 63. The compound of claim 58, wherein the compound isof Formula (IV-d):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof.
 64. A compound of claim 3, wherein the compound is ofFormula (VI):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof.
 65. A compound of claim 64, wherein the compound is ofFormula (VI-1-a):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof.
 66. A compound of any one of claims 64-65, wherein B isan optionally substituted bicyclic heterocyclyl.
 67. A compound of claim64, wherein the compound is of Formula (VI-m):

wherein each instance of R^(b11) is independently selected from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, optionally substitutedalkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl,optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl,—OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A),—C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A),—OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A), —OS(═O)₂R^(A),—SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), or —SO₂N(R^(B))₂; each instance of R^(A) isindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, optionallysubstituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, and optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, and an oxygen protecting group; each instance ofR^(B) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, and optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, and a nitrogen protecting group, or two R^(B)groups are taken together with their intervening atoms to form anoptionally substituted heterocyclic ring; and b11 is independently 0, 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or
 10. 68. A compound of claim 64, wherein thecompound is of Formula (VI-n):

wherein each instance of R^(b11) is independently selected from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, optionally substitutedalkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl,optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl,—OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A),—C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A),—OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A), —OS(═O)₂R^(A),—SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), or —SO₂N(R^(B))₂; each instance of R^(A) isindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, optionallysubstituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, and optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, and an oxygen protecting group; each instance ofR^(B) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, and optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, and a nitrogen protecting group, or two R^(B)groups are taken together with their intervening atoms to form anoptionally substituted heterocyclic ring; and b11 is independently 0, 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or
 10. 69. A compound of claim 64, wherein B isan optionally substituted monocyclic carbocyclyl.
 70. A compound ofclaim 69, wherein B is an optionally substituted 6-membered monocycliccarbocyclyl.
 71. A compound of claim 64, wherein the compound is ofFormula (VI-j):

wherein each instance of R^(b10) is independently selected from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, optionally substitutedalkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl,optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl,—OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A),—C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A),—OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A), —OS(═O)₂R^(A),—SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), or —SO₂N(R^(B))₂; each instance of R^(A) isindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, optionallysubstituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, and optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, and an oxygen protecting group; each instance ofR^(B) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, and optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, and a nitrogen protecting group, or two R^(B)groups are taken together with their intervening atoms to form anoptionally substituted heterocyclic ring; and b10 is independently 0 oran integer of 1 to 10, inclusive.
 72. A compound of claim 71, wherein atleast one instance of R^(b10) is hydrogen.
 73. A compound of claim 64,wherein B is an optionally substituted bicyclic carbocyclyl.
 74. Acompound of claim 64, wherein the compound is of Formula (VI-k):

wherein each instance of R^(b11) is independently selected from thegroup consisting of hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, optionally substitutedalkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl,optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl,—OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A),—C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A),—OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A), —OS(═O)₂R^(A),—SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), or —SO₂N(R^(B))₂; each instance of R^(A) isindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, optionallysubstituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, and optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, and an oxygen protecting group; each instance ofR^(B) is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, and optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, and a nitrogen protecting group, or two R^(B)groups are taken together with their intervening atoms to form anoptionally substituted heterocyclic ring; and b11 is independently 0, 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or
 8. 75. A compound of claim 74, wherein at least oneinstance of R^(b11) is hydrogen.
 76. A compound of claim 64, wherein Bis hydrogen.
 77. The compound of any one of claims 1-6, wherein Y is abond.
 78. The compound of any one of claims 1-6, wherein Y is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkylene.
 79. The compound of any one of claims 1-6 or78, wherein Y is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkylene.
 80. The compound of anyone of claims 1-2, or 6, wherein Y is optionally substitutedcarbocyclylene.
 81. The compound of any one of claims 1-2, 6 or 80,wherein Y is optionally substituted 6-membered carbocyclylene.
 82. Thecompound of any one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the compound is of Formula(VII):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein: each instance of R₂, R₃, and R^(Y1) isindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen,—CN, —NO₂, —N₃, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substitutedalkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substitutedcarbocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substitutedheterocyclyl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂,—SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(═O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A), —C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A), —OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A), —C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A),—C(═NOR^(A))R^(A), —C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B),—C(═S)R^(A), —C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A),—OS(═O)₂R^(A), —SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), and —SO₂N(R^(B))₂; eachinstance of R^(A) is independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl,optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heteroaryl, and an oxygen protecting group; eachinstance of R^(B) is independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl,optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl,optionally substituted heteroaryl, and a nitrogen protecting group, ortwo R^(B) groups are taken together with their intervening atoms to forman optionally substituted heterocyclic ring; each instance of R₂, R₃,R^(Y1), R_(A), or R_(B) is independently optionally substituted withhydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, —OR, —N(R^(Z))₂, or —SR;and R is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl,alkynyl, carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, oxygen protectinggroup when attached to an oxygen atom, or sulfur protecting group whenattached to an sulfur atom; and R^(Z) is hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂,—N₃, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, aryl, heterocyclyl,heteroaryl, or nitrogen protecting group; p is independently 0, 1, 2, 3,4, or 5; q is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5; and Y1 is independently0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or
 8. 83. The compound of claim 82, wherein thecompound is of Formula (VII-i):

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof.
 84. The compound of claim 83, wherein each instance ofR₂, R₃, and R^(Y1) is independently selected from the group consistingof hydrogen, halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —N₃, unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstitutedalkenyl, unsubstituted alkynyl, unsubstituted carbocyclyl, unsubstitutedaryl, unsubstituted heterocyclyl, unsubstituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A),—N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A), —C(═O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A),—C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —OC(═O)R^(A),—OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A), —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NOR^(A))R^(A),—C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B), —C(═S)R^(A),—C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A), —OS(═O)₂R^(A),—SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), and —SO₂N(R^(B))₂; each instance of R^(A) isindependently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen,unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted alkenyl, unsubstituted alkynyl,unsubstituted carbocyclyl, unsubstituted aryl, unsubstitutedheterocyclyl, unsubstituted heteroaryl, and an oxygen protecting group;each instance of R^(B) is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, unsubstituted alkyl, unsubstituted alkenyl,unsubstituted alkynyl, unsubstituted carbocyclyl, unsubstituted aryl,unsubstituted heterocyclyl, unsubstituted heteroaryl, and a nitrogenprotecting group, or two R^(B) groups are taken together with theirintervening atoms to form an unsubstituted heterocyclic ring.
 85. Thecompound of any one of claims 82-84, wherein at least one instance ofR^(Y1) is hydrogen.
 86. The compound of any one of claims 1-6, 52-54,58-60, or 64-85, wherein L is —O—.
 87. The compound of any one of claims1-6, 52-54, 58-60, or 64-85, wherein L is —NR^(LB)—.
 88. The compound ofany one of claims 1-6, 52-54, 54-56, 58-60, 64-85, or 87, wherein L is—NH—.
 89. The compound of any one of claims 1-3, 5-6, or 29-88, whereinX is —NR^(NX)—, —NR^(NX)—C(═O)—NR^(NX)—, or optionally substitutedheterocyclylene.
 90. The compound of any one of claims 1-3, 5-6, or29-88, wherein X is —O—.
 91. The compound of any one of claims 1-3, 5-6,or 29-88, wherein X is —CH₂—.
 92. The compound of any one of claims 1-3,5-6, or 29-88, wherein X is —NR^(RX)—.
 93. The compound of any one ofclaims 1-3, 5-6, 29-88, or 92, wherein X is —NH—.
 94. The compound ofany one of claims 1-3, 5-6, or 29-89, wherein X is—NR^(RX)—C(═O)—NR^(RX)—.
 95. The compound of any one of claims 1-3, 5-6,29-89, or 94, wherein X is —NH—C(═O)—NH—.
 96. The compound of any one ofclaims 1-3, 5-6, or 29-88, wherein X is optionally substitutedheterocyclylene.
 97. The compound of any one of claims 1-3, 5-6, 29-88,or 96, wherein X is of the formula

wherein k indicates the point of attachment to Y; j indicates the pointof attachment to the triazine ring; each instance of R^(x1) isindependently selected from the group consisting of halogen, —CN, —NO₂,optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A),—C(O)OR, —C(═O)SR^(A), —C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂,—OC(═O)R^(A), —OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A),—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A), —C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A),—C(═NOR^(A))R^(A), —C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B),—C(═S)R^(A), —C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A),—OS(═O)₂R^(A), —SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), or —SO₂N(R^(B))₂; eachinstance of R^(A) is independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl,optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, andoptionally substituted heteroaryl, and an oxygen protecting group; eachinstance of R^(B) is independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl,optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, andoptionally substituted heteroaryl, and a nitrogen protecting group, ortwo R^(B) groups are taken together with their intervening atoms to forman optionally substituted heterocyclic ring; and x1 is independently 0,1, 2, 3, or
 4. 98. The compound of any one of claims 1-3, 5-6, 29-88, or96, wherein X is of the formula

wherein k indicates the point of attachment to Y; j indicates the pointof attachment to the triazine ring; each instance of R^(x2) isindependently selected from the group consisting of halogen, —CN, —NO₂,optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optionallysubstituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl, optionallysubstituted aryl, optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionallysubstituted heteroaryl, —OR^(A), —N(R^(B))₂, —SR^(A), —C(═O)R^(A),—C(O)OR^(A), —C(═O)SR^(A), —C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂,—OC(═O)R^(A), —OC(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)R^(A),—NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═O)N(R^(B))N(R^(B))₂,—NR^(B)C(═O)OR^(A), —SC(═O)R^(A), —C(═NR^(B))R^(A), —C(═NNR^(B))R^(A),—C(═NOR^(A))R^(A), —C(═NR^(B))N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═NR^(B))R^(B),—C(═S)R^(A), —C(═S)N(R^(B))₂, —NR^(B)C(═S)R^(A), —S(═O)R^(A),—OS(═O)₂R^(A), —SO₂R^(A), —NR^(B)SO₂R^(A), or —SO₂N(R^(B))₂; eachinstance of R^(A) is independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl,optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, andoptionally substituted heteroaryl, and an oxygen protecting group; eachinstance of R^(B) is independently selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl,optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted carbocyclyl,optionally substituted heterocyclyl, optionally substituted aryl, andoptionally substituted heteroaryl, and a nitrogen protecting group, ortwo R^(B) groups are taken together with their intervening atoms to forman optionally substituted heterocyclic ring; and x2 is independently 0,or an integer of 1 to 8, inclusive.
 99. The compound of any one ofclaims 7-8 or 29-39 wherein Z is S.
 100. The compound of any one ofclaims 1-99 wherein A is independently selected from the groupconsisting of


101. The compound of any one of claims 1-6, 9, 29-51, 64-66, 69-70,86-98, or 100, wherein B is independently selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, methyl,


102. The compound of any one of claims 3-5, 29-76, 86-98, or 100-101,wherein n is
 0. 103. The compound of any one of claims 3-5, 29-76,86-98, or 100-101, wherein n is
 1. 104. The compound of any one ofclaims 3-5, 29-76, 86-98, or 100-101, wherein n is
 2. 105. The compoundof any one of claims 3-5, 29-76, 86-98, or 100-101, wherein n is
 3. 106.The compound of any one of claims 3-4, 29-76, 86-98, or 100-101, whereinT is hydrogen.
 107. The compound of any one of claims 3-4, 29-76, 86-98,or 100-101, wherein T is halogen.
 108. The compound of any one of claims3-4, 29-76, 86-98, or 100-101, 107, wherein T is F.
 109. The compound ofany one of claims 3-4, 29-76, 86-98, or 100-101, wherein T is optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl.
 110. The compound of any one of claims 3-4,29-76, 86-98, 100-101, or 109, wherein T is unsubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl.111. The compound of any one of claims 3-4, 29-76, 86-98, 100-101, or109-110, wherein T is methyl.
 112. The compound of any one of claims3-4, 29-76, 86-98, or 100-101, wherein T is —OR^(T).
 113. The compoundof any one of claims 3-4, 29-76, 86-98, 100-101, or 112, wherein T is—OH.
 114. The compound of any one of claims 1-5, 9-52, 54-58, 61-64,66-82, or 85-113, wherein R₁ is hydrogen.
 115. The compound of any oneof claims 1-5, 9-52, 54-58, 61-64, 66-82, or 85-113, wherein R₁ ishalogen.
 116. The compound of any one of claims 1-5, 9-52, 54-58, 61-64,66-82, or 85-113, wherein R₁ is F.
 117. The compound of any one ofclaims 1-5, 9-52, 54-58, 61-64, 66-82, or 85-113, wherein R₁ isoptionally substituted alkyl.
 118. The compound of any one of claims1-5, 9-52, 54-58, 61-64, 66-82, or 85-113, wherein R₁ is benzyl. 119.The compound of any one of claims 1-5, 9-52, 54-58, 61-64, 66-82,85-113, or 117, wherein R₁ is optionally substituted methyl.
 120. Thecompound of any one of claims 1-5, 9-52, 54-58, 61-64, 66-82, 85-113,117, or 119, wherein R₁ is of the formula: —CH₂(R_(X)), wherein R_(X) iscarbocyclyl, aryl, or heteroaryl.
 121. The compound of claim 120 whereinR₁ is of the formula:


122. The compound of any one of claims 1-5, 7, 9-52, 55-58, 61-64,66-82, or 85-121, wherein R^(N1) is H.
 123. The compound of any one ofclaims 1-122 having one of the following structures:


124. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of any one ofclaims 1-123, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate,polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeledderivative, or prodrug thereof, and optionally a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier.
 125. A pharmaceutical composition for use intreating and/or preventing a bacterial infection comprising a compoundof any one of claims 1-123, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt,solvate, hydrate, polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer,isotopically labeled derivative, or prodrug thereof, and optionally apharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
 126. A kit comprising a compound ofany one of claims 1-123, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate,hydrate, polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopicallylabeled derivative, or prodrug thereof, and instructions for usethereof.
 127. A method of treating and/or preventing a bacterialinfection comprising administering to a subject in need thereof atherapeutically effective amount of a compound according to any one ofclaims 1-123, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate,polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeledderivative, or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition ofclaims 124 or
 125. 128. A method of treating and/or preventing abacterial infection comprising administering to a subject in needthereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound according toany one of claims 1 or 2, or a compound of Formula (IA),

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph,co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, orprodrug thereof, wherein A is independently optionally substituted C₂₋₆alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted C₄₋₁₀carbocyclyl, optionally substituted 5-membered heteroaryl, or optionallysubstituted 6-membered heteroaryl; Z is S or O; R₁ is hydrogen, halogen,or optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl; R^(N1) is hydrogen, optionallysubstituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogen protecting group; and R^(NX) ishydrogen, optionally substituted C₁₋₆ alkyl, or a nitrogen protectinggroup; or a pharmaceutical composition of claims 124 or 125; providedthat the compound is not of the formula:


129. The method of claim 128, comprising administering to a subject inneed thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound accordingto any one of claim 1 or a compound of Formula (IA).
 130. The method ofany one of claims 127-129, wherein the bacterial infection is aninfection with a Gram-negative bacterium.
 131. The method of any oneclaims 127-129, wherein the bacterial infection is an infection with aGram-positive bacterium.
 132. The method of claim 130, wherein theGram-negative bacterium is selected from the group consisting ofEscherichia coli, Citrobacter spp, Enterobacter spp, Klebsiella spp,Proteus spp, Serratia spp, Shigella spp, Salmonella spp, Morganellamorganii, Providencia spp, Edwardsiella spp. Erwinia spp, Hafnia spp,Yersinia spp, Acinetobacter spp, Vibrio spp, Aeromonas spp, Pseudomonasspp, Haemophilus spp, Pasteurella spp, Campylobacter spp, Helicobacterspp, Branhamella catarrhalis, Moraxella spp, Neisseria spp, Veillonellaparvula, Fusobacterium spp, Bacteroides spp, Actinobacillusactinomycetemcomitans, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans,Agrobacterium spp, Porphyromonas spp, Prevotella spp, Ruminobacter spp,Roseburia spp, Caulobacter crescentus, Francisella spp, Borrelia spp,Treponema pallidum, Brucella spp, and Rickettsia.
 133. The method ofclaim 131, wherein the Gram-positive bacterium is selected from thegroup consisting of Staphylococcus spp, Streptococcus spp, Micrococcusspp, Peptococcus spp, Peptostreptococcus spp, Enterococcus spp, Bacillusspp, Clostridium spp, Lactobacillus spp, Listeria spp, Erysipelothrixspp, Propionibacterium spp, Eubacterium spp, Corynebacterium spp,Capnocytophaga spp, Bifidobacterium spp, and Gardnerella spp.
 134. Themethod of any one of claims 127-129, wherein the bacterium is resistantto methicillin.
 135. The method of any one of claims 127-129, whereinthe bacterium is resistant to vancomycin.
 136. The method of any one ofclaims 127-135, wherein the compound is administered parenterally,intramuscularly, intravenously, subcutaneously, orally, topically orintranasally.
 137. A method for inhibiting bacterial cell growthcomprising contacting bacteria with a compound according to any one ofclaims 1-123, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, hydrate,polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer, isotopically labeledderivative, or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition ofclaims 124 or
 125. 138. A method for inducing bacterialhypersusceptibility comprising contacting a bacterium with a compoundaccording to any one of claims 1-123, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer, stereoisomer,isotopically labeled derivative, or prodrug thereof, or a pharmaceuticalcomposition of claims 124 or
 125. 139. The method of claims 137 or 138,wherein the bacteria is contacted with the compound in vitro.
 140. Themethod of claims 137 or 138, wherein the bacteria is contacted with thecompound in vivo.
 141. The method of any one claims 127-140, wherein thecompound is administered with another antibiotic.
 142. The method of anyone of claims 127-141, wherein the compound is of one of the followingstructures:


143. A compound of any one of claims 1-123, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, hydrate, polymorph, co-crystal, tautomer,stereoisomer, isotopically labeled derivative, or prodrug thereof, or apharmaceutical composition of any one of claims 124-125, for use intreating and/or preventing a bacterial infection in a subject in needthereof.